Systems Administrator

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and expand enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Coordinate server configuration and administration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor systems and applications to ensure security, availability, and performance.
• Establish and maintain network systems; evaluate performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency.
• Maintain network and systems performance through monitoring, analysis, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, Git repositories, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy, configure, and manage AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud services.
• Identify opportunities to refactor solutions for improved performance, cost, and efficiency.
• Recommend and assist with building and hosting complex application solutions.
• Provide technical support to other IT staff including developers.

General Skills

• Initiative: Self-directed; organizes workload and meets deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Clearly conveys complex technical concepts in written and verbal formats across varied audiences.
• Problem Solving: Applies sound judgment to identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions.
• Flexibility: Adapts to shifting priorities, new processes, and evolving technical environments.
• Team Building: Collaborates effectively and guides colleagues toward shared goals.
• Customer Service: Assesses needs and delivers effective solutions for internal and external clients.
• Quality Assurance: Applies QA ideologies, techniques, and tools across all deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or technical institute degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field - or equivalent professional work experience.

Required Experience

• 5-8 years of professional experience in information systems engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of IT experience in infrastructure/network environments including systems operations, support, and administration.
• 2-3 years of experience with Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• 2-3 years of IIS Administration.
• 2-3 years of experience with TCP/IP, DNS, Samba/CIFS file sharing, and NTFS permissions.
• 2-3 years of AWS cloud systems experience (required).

Preferred:

• Microsoft Azure cloud systems experience.
• Experience with GCP or other cloud providers.
• Microsoft software administration experience.
• 3-5 years supporting middleware: API Management, IT Service Automation tools, and batch job services.

Work Terms

Location: Tallahassee, FL - On-site 5 days per week (candidates must reside in Tallahassee or surrounding area).

Work Hours: Flexible schedule between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; after-hours, weekend, and on-call availability required.