Systems Administrator

Veteran Firm Seeking a Systems Administrator for an Onsite Assignment in Bronx, NY

My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain, and IT Staffing.

We are looking to fill a Systems Administrator role at Hostos Community College for the New York State Government.

The ideal candidate is a New York local with 3 years of experience with SolarWinds LEM, experience managing Active Directory and Group Policies in an enterprise environment, and proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell preferred) for automation.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a highly skilled and experienced Systems Administrator to work onsite at Hostos Community College located at 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager for Systems Administration and the CIO for IT, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing the college’s IT infrastructure. This position requires technical expertise, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to ensure the seamless operation of our systems.

Position Duties

• Maintain and support Windows-based server operating systems, including Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy Object administration.
• Oversee and manage Storage/SAN environments, McAfee Security Suite, SolarWinds, VMware, and Office 365.
• Administer the SCCM, JAMF, and MDM platforms to ensure optimal mobile device management.
• Provide support for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android computing platforms for end users.
• Assist with planning and implementing system upgrades to enhance performance and security.
• Offer second-level technical support to students, faculty, and staff when needed.
• Automate repetitive tasks through scripting (PowerShell preferred) and other tools to improve efficiency and security.
• Monitor server logs and other system data to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Participate in emergency support and off-hour activities to maintain system security and uptime.
• Engage with vendors to coordinate hardware, software, and service purchases and support.
• Propose enhancements for system software and hardware to improve IT services.
• Manage system backups and restores to ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to the development of security controls to protect campus data from vulnerabilities.
• Adhere to college policies, procedures, and applicable city, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring the smooth operation of IT services.
• On-campus presence required for essential duties.
  
  

Required Skills

• Experience managing Active Directory and Group Policies in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Print Server Management, etc.).
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Expertise in Windows server operating systems, VMware, and SAN environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell preferred) for automation.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting software and enterprise communication tools.
• Experience working with enterprise antivirus solutions.
• Strong networking fundamentals.
• Ability to independently manage daily responsibilities and tasks.
• 3 years of experience with SolarWinds LEM.
• Experience with Azure/M365 cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of OneLogin SSO/MFA configuration and administration.
• Experience managing Aruba wireless infrastructure.
• MCSE: Core Infrastructure Certification is preferred.
  
  

Position Details

• This full-time position will be on-site at 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451.
• This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of an extension dependent on the IT department’s needs.
• The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 pm EST.
• Target pay rate is $41/hr.