Description

ABOUT US:

Namify is in the business of belonging. For over 20 years, companies of all sizes have partnered with us to elevate their recognition programs, corporate gifting strategies, branding initiatives, and employee engagement. Through automation and more sustainable practices, we are revolutionizing an industry that has traditionally been wasteful and awkward. We are looking for energetic “inclusion superheroes” to join the cause. If you are a detail-oriented person and like the idea of creating more happiness in the workplace, we want to talk to you … like yesterday. We’re growing fast because the world recognizes how desperately services like ours are needed.

ABOUT THIS JOB:

Namify's Sr. System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, security, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. They also ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, partners, and clients to perform their jobs from a technical aspect. This individual is also responsible for ensuring that all forms of communication (phone, email, video, chat) are functioning at their optimal level and that Namify employees and affiliates are able to communicate. They also ensure that critical data is backed up and secure, that there is a backup and disaster recovery plan, and leads a team of Jr. System Administrators in the carrying out of these tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a small team of Jr. Systems Administrators
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to acquire the most cost-effective equipment for company needs
• Ensure all systems are always operational
• Complete IT support requests
• Setup and manage employee access and security
• Move employee's equipment to new desk/location
• Troubleshoot software/hardware failures
• Manage phone and voicemail system
• Manage email system
• Use and update IT knowledgebase
• Network management (servers, computers, switches, cabling, etc.)
• Server management & maintenance
• System & data security
• Backup & disaster recovery plan
• Assist with occasional piecework/processing jobs as needed.
• Complete all tasks assigned by the CTO

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• $80,000 to $120,000 /year, depending on experience
• Immediate PTO accrual
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Requirements

Must have proper documentation for employment in the United States

Must perform Pre-Employment drug test 

• Must be able to work in a standing position for 6 hours a day.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for 6 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Working knowledge of Firewalls/Networking/DNS/DHCP
• Have a degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of IIS
• Proficiency with both Active Directory & GPO
• Working knowledge of Google Cloud/Compute
• Experience with Windows Server Management/Maintenance
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
• Must be able to clearly communicate priorities of work and daily expectations to members of the systems administration team.
• Must have great attention to detail, even with repetitive processes.
• Must be able to follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and quotas.
• Quick learner
• Punctual and very reliable
• Quick problem solving skills

Preferred knowledge of:

• Hyper-V (server virtualization)
• PDQ Deploy & Inventory
• Microsoft SQL
• Scripting
• AWS/S3
• FortiGate
• Web Hosting Services