SUMMARY In the Systems Administrator role at Jelly Belly, you will ensure the stable and secure operation of the company’s servers and SAN’s. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all systems. Regular, full-time, on-site attendance is required of this position. The employee may be required to perform other duties within the scope of their employment as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and administer all server operating systems and hardware components.
• Perform administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
• Maintains backup systems including hardware and software. Managing backup schedules and recovery of data.
• Interacts and negotiates with vendors and contractors to secure software and hardware products and services.
• Works with internal and external partners on IT-related projects.
• Assists with design and implementation of disaster recovery plan including servers, databases, networks, and software applications.
• Mentors and/or provides guidance to members of the team, as needed. Interact with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.
• Availability outside of normal working hours to resolve emergency helpdesk requests promptly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES None

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Server versions 2012 and higher.
• Working knowledge of VMWare ESXi 6.7 and higher.
• HP, Hitachi, and Dell SAN management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Azure AD Services.
• Veeam backup software experience.
• Experience with scripting tools, such as PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with Dell server hardware, iDrac configurations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems and/or 5 years recent experience as a Systems Administrator; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong interpersonal and oral communications skills.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

COMPUTER SKILLS Detailed knowledge of Windows server setup, deployment and maintenance. Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems. Extensive application support experience with Microsoft products, specifically Exchange, Lync, S4B/Teams and Windows 10. Strong knowledge of local area network administration. Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience. Experience with data management on platforms including but not limited to HP, Hitachi and Dell Storage systems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail. Ability to conduct research into software issues and products as required. Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle and reach with arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**