Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to support technical business processes by performing various tasks that will assist in placing our organization in a better position for success. In this role, you will be expected to administer a global network by performing the following functions.

  • Establishes network security specifications by conferring with users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.

  • Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.

  • Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor.

  • Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation.

  • Researches, designs and deploys network security appliances and software.

  • Maintains a continuous education of Information Security best practices

  • Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.

  • Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.

  • Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets; monitoring expenses.

  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

  • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

Education:         

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of work experience is required

Experience:  

  • Experience with leading change in a medium to large organization

  • Five (5) or more years of experience providing IT support in a medium or large company is required

  • Five (5) or more years of experience IT operations manager level experience is required

  • Three (3) or more years of experience IT Security experience prefered

Technical Skills / Knowledge:

  • Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals in a fast moving environment

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

  • Project management tools

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

  • Effective listening and critical thinking skills

  • Strong problem solving skills with attention to detail

  • Strategic management skills

Other Skills Required

  • Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism

  • Experience with communicating on a daily basis with company management and executives

  • Ability to work independently or within a team

  • Time management skills

  • Strong Written and verbal communication skills

  • Attention to detail