Job Description:
Velocity Staff, Inc. is working with our client located in Overland Park, Kansas, to identify a team-oriented Systems Administrator to join their team for a CONTRACT TO HIRE role in Overland Park, Kansas. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of Windows 10, MS Office, and Active Directory, and will play a crucial role in the LifeCycle Management of Windows Devices, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of our Service Desk application.
If you are a dedicated Systems Administrator with a passion for managing Windows devices, enhancing Service Desk applications, and potentially contributing to SharePoint administration, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
1. **Windows Device LifeCycle Management:**
- Manage patch management for Windows devices to ensure security and compliance.
- Coordinate software deployment, updates, and installations across the network.
- Perform device imaging and configuration to maintain a standardized environment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of hardware and software assets in the system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Windows devices promptly.
2. **Service Desk Application Management:**
- Oversee the care and maintenance of the Service Desk application.
- Implement changes and updates to the Service Desk application as required.
- Provide technical support to users encountering issues with the Service Desk application.
- Collaborate with the IT team to ensure the application aligns with business needs.
3. **Active Directory and User Management:**
- Utilize your strong understanding of Active Directory to manage user accounts, groups, and permissions.
- Ensure accurate user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement security policies and user access controls.
4. **SharePoint Administration (Optional):**
- Assist with SharePoint administration tasks, focusing on system maintenance and management.
- Support users in their interactions with SharePoint, resolving access and basic functionality issues.
Collaborate with the team to ensure SharePoint aligns with business processes.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in Systems Administration with a strong emphasis on Windows 10, MS Office, and Active Directory.
- Familiarity with LifeCycle Management processes, including patch management, software deployment, and device imaging.
- Experience in maintaining and enhancing Service Desk applications, with the ability to implement changes and updates.
- Knowledge of Active Directory user management and access control best practices.
- Familiarity with SharePoint administration, including basic administration and user support (desirable).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).