FlexTek has teamed up with our client North of the Cypress area. They currently have a need for a Network Systems Administrator. Looking for an experienced systems administrator who’s eager to further develop technological skills on a worldwide stage. This person will protect our critical systems and assets, build solutions, implement new software and hardware, provide training, and assist in developing the overall IT strategy. From early on, the systems administrator will empower breakthrough innovations, take on challenging assignments, lead initiatives, and be responsible for results. The ideal candidate is passionate about applying skills and expertise to a technology-based business model that creates real-world solutions for the global marketplace.

This is a direct hire role, 100% on site, the schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm depending on the operational needs of the facility.

Below is some additional information regarding the Systems Administrator role.

Objectives of this role

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
• Take responsibility for projects and solutions within the larger business initiative
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide commercial advantage in the global marketplace
• Enable faster and smarter business processes, and develop analytics for meaningful insights
• Work with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day support, administration, and maintenance of our multi-domain platform(s)
• Perform server administration tasks (ex: user/group, security permissions, group policies, print services); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates; support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments
• Assist the help desk and other teams with troubleshooting to identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed
• Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups
• Set up accounts and workstations; along with install and configure software and hardware
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Experience with LDAP/Active Directory, and relevant IT architecture
• Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems, current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, systems performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching
• Experience in project management, application design and integration, and cloud computing (specifically Microsoft Azure)

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in information technology or computer science
• Knowledge of Fortinet systems administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Professional certification
• Operate a manlift (scissor lift or boom arm)
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds

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