About the Role
The Senior Systems Administrator will manage an enterprise Microsoft Windows system infrastructure and support systems implementation related to Microsoft Azure, VMware, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, SAN storage, Backup/Recovery, Server and Application Monitoring Tools, Barracuda Email Security/Archival System, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, and Disaster Recovery.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and support Windows Server including software and hardware installation/configuration
- Install, administer, configure, troubleshoot and support all Funds’ servers
- Design, Implement and troubleshoot virtualization using VMware
- Implement, support and maintain backups to disk and tape of servers, applications and databases
- Implement hardware load balancing and Oracle and Microsoft clustering
- Understand, maintain, and support database administration, security and storage including SAN
- Maintain server environment stability through review of monitoring tools and application of patches after testing
- Perform database administration tasks include configuration management, backup/recovery, performance optimization, and space management
- Provide support after hours, on weekends and through on-call rotation
- Participate in infrastructure design planning and implementation
- Lead Infrastructure projects, and perform project management tasks as required
- Manage multiple assignments concurrently
- Document all routine tasks, incidents, change management scheduling and tracking, and database policies, standards
- Partner with vendor operations groups in delivery IT services to the Funds
- Cross-train and instruct other IT team members on specialized skills/training
- Perform tasks as required by management/supervisory staff
Requirements
- Requires 8 years of experience in information technology
- Requires at least 5-8 years of experience in system administration of a MS Windows environment including, Windows server and application platform design, migration and deployments
- Requires software and hardware installation/configuration
- Requires Exchange Server, Active Directory/GPO, Patch Management, Backup/Recovery, VMware installation, administration and support
- Requires Disaster recovery solutions, Server and Application Monitoring tools, Email security/archival system, and MS SQL databases
- Experience with Azure migration, implementation and support required
- Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required
- Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, middleware, or storage tiers)
Skills
- Automation (PowerShell, etc.) a plus
- Microsoft SharePoint administration is a plus
- Detail oriented with excellent organization and analytical skills
- Ability to plan, take initiatives to accomplish objectives in timely fashion, and work independently
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project team members, supervisors, and other employees
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8 years of experience in information technology
- 5-8 years of experience in system administration of a MS Windows environment
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related discipline
About the Company
- Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (“the Funds”) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members.
- Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services.
- Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST).
- The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion of dollars in assets, which are made up of many, varied and complex funds.
- 32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families.
- We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.
