CSS Tec · 2 hours ago
Senior System Administrator
Newark, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCSS Tec is a utility company seeking a proactive professional to oversee and maintain their entire IT Infrastructure portfolio. The Senior System Administrator will manage vital components, develop policies, and ensure system integrity while implementing new systems and performing essential maintenance tasks.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Maintain and Develop the IT Infrastructure Group’s Lifecycle Operations
Administer Active Directory (AD), including user accounts, Group Policy Objects (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and authentication services
Maintain the secure and continued operations of related infrastructure hardware and software through the review, deployment, and management of security and enhancement patches and updates
Anticipate, respond to, and identify technology/business needs by implementing new technology, hardware, software, processes, applications, and services, as well as enhancements to existing products and capabilities
Develop, implement, and administer software, tools, and procedures to monitor, alert, report on, and remediate issues within IT infrastructure
Drafts, analyzes, and implements IT infrastructure related technology, requirements, rules, processes, information flow, project plans, recommendations, functional and technical specifications, configuration, automation, issue remediation, and enhancements
Plan and execute corrective efforts to prevent and correct security vulnerabilities within IT infrastructure
Provides coverage for on-call 24/7 incident management support for the production environment
Recommends and adheres to requirements related to IT Infrastructure (e.g. OS settings, backups, authentication, etc.), based on manufacturer published authoritative guidance and/or company policy
Plans and Develops the Annual Budget, Application Roadmap, & Project Schedule
Aids with the development of, and adherence to, a roadmap and lifecycle for the IT Infrastructure portfolio
Propose and execute projects and priorities according to strategic and tactical imperatives
Recommends and meets documented project goals, outcomes, requirements, timelines, tasks, and costs
Submits expenses and capital expenditures for budget approval and adheres to approved budgets
Provides guidance for project priorities according to strategic and tactical imperatives
Assures Compliance to Controls, Policies, and Regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, procedures, licensing, contractual obligations, and regulations
Comply with and support activities initiated by Audit & Cybersecurity Security personnel
Drafts, recommends enhancements to, implements, monitors, and adheres to department and company policies, controls, and working practices
Considers policy, security, and risk management impact when performing assigned duties
Assures the Department’s risk is managed and minimized
Ensure adherence with contractual obligations, licensing terms, manufacturer requirements, and best practices based on published authoritative guidance
During contract discussions, negotiates favorable business terms on behalf of the company
Develop, maintain, and periodically test adherence to the Disaster Recovery Plan
Assure that proper records and documents are created, maintained, and recoverable
Monitors, prevents, and remediates of vulnerabilities in the IT Infrastructure portfolio
Meets with vendors and advisory services to canvass suitable capabilities at competitive rates
This role will perform all other appropriate functions as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of five years of experience in system administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 3 years of relevant experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware (ESXi, vSphere), Microsoft Hyper V, Citrix Hypervisor, Nutanix AHV, and Linux KVM
Proven experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and email administration
Hands-on experience managing Microsoft 365 services (Intune, Autopilot, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online)
Familiarity with cloud computing environments, such as Azure or AWS
Ability to manage required tasks (planning, budgeting, risk, workflow)
Time and risk management/prioritization
Ability to work independently
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, particularly with management
Preferred
Designing, implementing, and administering all aspects of IT Infrastructure through their lifecycle
Working with team members executing complex initiatives
Ensuring compliance with policies, business requirements, licensing, and contracts
Providing functional consulting related to use of technology supporting IT and business processes
Company
CSS Tec
CSS Tec provides staffing solutions for employers across a variety of industries nationwide.
51-200 employees
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