R10042991 Systems Administrator (Open) Location: Cheshire, CT (ASG) - Management How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? The Systems Administrator position is responsible for installing, maintaining and upgrading the AT&S infrastructure, hardware and software both locally and nationwide. Accountable for ensuring maximum uptime of complex systems, detecting and competently resolving outages in an expedient manner. Additionally, the Systems Administrator will participate in and facilitate cross training in all IT disciplines. Work safely and collaborate in a positive and professional manner with team members and customers Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware Assemble and deploy servers & workstations from scratch Respond to general system outages & perform root-cause analysis of issues in a timely manner, including off hours as required Lead systems installations on or off site Configure and set up servers in an HA (High Availability) environment Promotes system improvements by recommending new technologies and strategies to the team Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics of computing, services, and networking Create and maintain detailed SOP documentation for server creation and installations ________________________ Are you a MATCH? VMWare - Advanced User Windows - Desktop Support (Active Directory, Antivirus, Software Install & Support, etc.) Windows - Server Support (MSSQL, File, etc.) Veeam - Backup systems Network Configuration Support - basic knowledge of switching protocols, VLAN's, Subnetting, Wireless etc. Windows Server Support (MSSQL, File Server, IIS Server, WSUS) Desktop Imaging (MDT or other platform) PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: Linux - Administration and troubleshooting a plus (system logging, memory, network analysis, OpenSSL etc) Experience with Google Office Suite (Mail, Docs, Drive, Meet etc.) EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience 5 years administering an IT infrastructure of 50 servers in an HA environment Lead hardware deployments at remote facilities Collaborate and support multi-disciplinary engineering teams and highly complex systems TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasionally (up to 20%) COMPUTER SKILLS: Moderate to Advanced Experience with Google Kite Linux, esp RHEL Linux preferred Comfortable learning new software as needed. Computer Networking Familiar with network and system monitoring tools Comfortable analyzing system logging to aid troubleshooting COMMUNICATION and/or CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language Superb organizational skills Excellent presentation skills related to the teams’ projects Comfortable adapting to tight deadlines and/or changing priorities MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.