Systems Administrator (On-site)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve theway governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title: Systems Administrator (On-site)

Location: Tallahassee, FL || Duration: Long-Term

Required Skills and Experience

* 2 – 3 years experience with: Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
* 2 – 3 years IIS Administration.
* 2 – 3 years of network communications, including TCP/IP and DNS Samba/CIFS file sharing and NTFS permissions.
* 2 – 3 years of strong professional experience in AWS cloud systems is required.
* 2 – 3 years of strong professional experience in Microsoft Azure cloud systems is highly desired.
* 2 – 3 years of experience with other cloud providers, such as Google Cloud Platform, is highly desired.
* 2 – 3 years of professional experience in the administration of Microsoft software is highly desired.
* 3 – 5 years of IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments in systems operations, support, maintenance, and administration.
* 3 – 5 years of professional experience supporting middleware such as API Management, IT Service Automation tools, and batch job services is highly desired.
* 5 – 8 years of professional experience in information systems engineering or a related field is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong analytical skills to determine an organization's needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, and evaluate effectiveness.
* Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
* Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems effectively regardless of technology platform.
* Ability to document and automate administrative tasks to reduce manual work.
* Ability to context switch between multiple subjects & tasks.
* Ability to effectively communicate and share knowledge with others.
* Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic business environment.
* Proficiency in networking principles and cloud-based network architectures.
* In-depth knowledge of AWS Services.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Azure Services.
* In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Server products.
* In-depth knowledge of Linux (Redhat and Ubuntu).
* Strong grasp of IT infrastructure and application development technology and architectures.
* Strong grasp of Linux administration, including Linux patching.
* Knowledge of assessment and analytical processes and practices.
* Skill in strategic planning.
* Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.
* Skill in system administration and hosting across a wide range of solutions.
* Ability to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions. Personal Attributes:
* Able to be trusted with sensitive information.
* Experienced at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
* Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
* Ability to conduct research into issues and topics as assigned.
* Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new things quickly.
* Highly self-motivated and directed.
* Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Primary Responsibilities

* Support and expand client infrastructure.
* Coordinate server configuration and administration with multiple parties (SDC, client, and contractors).
* Make recommendations for future server and software upgrades.
* Monitor systems and applications to ensure security, availability, and performance.
* Establish systems by evaluating network performance issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; and establishing connections and firewalls.
* Maintains network and systems performance by performing systems monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting systems and application problems; escalating problems to vendor.
* Build and manage relationships in a matrixed environment.
* Find opportunities to refactor solutions to obtain better performance, cost, and efficiency.
* Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, git repositories, and pipelines.
* Oversee and configure Azure DevOps organizational settings.
* Recommend and assist with the building and hosting of complex application solutions.
* Understand, deploy, and manage AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or other cloud services.
* Supports other IT staff, including developers.
* Other duties as assigned.

Education

* Bachelor s Degree or technical institute degree in Computer Science, Information System s, or other related field Or equivalent work experience.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 2 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra s commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch. for more information.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.