AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 9 hours ago
Systems Administrator Lead
US-AZ-Phoenix
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $166K/yrAMERICAN SYSTEMS is a company that has recently expanded through the acquisition of Epsilon, Inc., focusing on innovation and customer success. The Systems Administrator Lead will supervise a team of ten administrators, manage various operating systems, and ensure security compliance while maintaining the reliability of the IT infrastructure.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of ten System Administrators, providing guidance and support
Manage system administration for Microsoft, Linux, VMware, and appliance-based operating systems
Support cloud services and on-premises hardware, ensuring optimal performance
Administer authentication services, including Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
Provide expertise in web server and web application support
Oversee communication/collaboration services, such as Exchange, Lync, Microsoft O365, and Team Foundation Server
Ensure the health and efficiency of the backup environment, conducting annual restore tests
Administer security and antivirus technologies, as well as certificate and licensing services
Perform system hardening in accordance with security baselines and collaborate with Cyber Security Specialists during incident responses
Implement change management procedures, maintain server software/hardware, and develop and test deployment strategies for upgrades
Serve as Deputy ITOC manager
Qualification
Required
All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Experience in multi-platform computer center environment
Ability to gain, understand and apply knowledge from technical manuals and SOPs
Experience working with operating systems, cloud services, and hardware including but not limited to: Windows, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Microsoft Azure, HPE servers
Experience working with authentication services including but not limited to: Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Ping Identity, Corestreet HID appliances and OCSP authentication support, RSA SecurID, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
Experience working with web & web supporting services including but not limited to: Microsoft SharePoint, AvePoint, Microsoft IIS, Apache, Tomcat
Experience working with communication/collaboration services including but not limited to: Exchange, Lync, Microsoft O365, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Microsoft Project Server
Experience working with backup and restore technologies including but not limited to: DataDomain backup appliances, Veritas NetBackup
Experience working with patching technologies including but not limited to: Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft WSUS, Red Hat Satellite, Ivanti 3rd party patching support
Experience working with security and antivirus technologies including but not limited to: McAfee drive encryption, TrendMicro, Tripwire
Experience working with certificate and licensing services including but not limited to: Microsoft Certificate Server, Microsoft Key Management Server (KMS)
Experience working with application and support technologies including but not limited to: Remote user support, F5 load balancers, PACS services, network video system, Microsoft SQL
Knowledge of, LDAP, DHCP, DNS
Knowledge of Perl, PowerShell, Windows scripting, and standard shell scripts
Knowledge in Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) systems
Verbal, written, and communication skills commensurate with senior level technical staff
Judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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