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Infrastructure Systems Administrator

Exemption Status: United States of America (Non‑Exempt) $40.11 - $55.15 - $70.19

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The Infrastructure Systems Administrator is responsible for infrastructure support and oversees overall operations of the systems and services under general supervision of the Manager, Information Technology.

• Researches and recommends innovative and automated approaches for system administration tasks.
• Interacts with customers and engineers via phone and email.
• Oversees and owns internal systems including Windows, Linux, backups, SolarWinds, TruNAS and Hyper‑V.
• Administers Remote Desktop Services and clustering.
• Manages Azure infrastructure including backups and restoration.
• Documents common issues and resolutions to create a knowledge database for departmental reference.
• Manages change request tasks.
• Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes.
• Reviews system and application logs.
• Oversees implementation, installation and configuration of new Microsoft Windows server operating systems.
• Monitors, troubleshoots and evaluates existing and new Microsoft Windows server operating systems.
• Oversees the application of OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis.
• Coordinates with internal staff for baselines and maintenance windows.
• Provides metrics and reports from ticketing systems; keeps management up to date on issues and makes recommendations to streamline processes.
• Oversees SolarWinds monitoring, alerts, and reporting.

• Internal client‑facing role requiring excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication.
• Manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Respond promptly to client needs.
• Solicit client feedback to improve service.
• Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients.
• Meet commitments to clients.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 4 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with server operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
• Experience with Exchange and Active Directory.
• Experience with Hyper‑V networking.
• Experience with change management processes and CMDBs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Patch management, backup management.
• Azure infrastructure.
• TruNAS storage.
• Microsoft/Linux systems administration certifications are considered a bonus.

• Network diagnostics skills and experience analyzing system and network performance monitoring.
• Experience diagnosing network and service issues and following through to resolution.
• Ability to assess issues, prioritize, respond and appropriately escape.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage time effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work as a team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reasoning, mathematical, language and writing skills.

• Composure, decision quality, organizational agility, problem solving, customer focus, drive for results, peer relations, time management, dealing with ambiguity, learning on the fly, political savvy.

Regularly required to sit; occasionally stand, walk, lift up to 35 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral and depth vision.

Moderate noise level.

Position is based on‑site for adequate support of internal clients; remote work is an option in certain situations.

Non‑exempt; requires flexibility to work beyond traditional hours, including nights, weekends, on‑call, or holidays. 24/7 call center; core business hours Monday through Friday 8:00am‑5:00pm, with after‑hours maintenance as needed.

Local travel may be required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness Programs.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.
• Incentive Compensation.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans. OSHA/ADA. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.