Senior IT Systems Administrator

Why APCON?

At APCON, we bring enthusiasm, passion, and dedication every day to building products that provide visibility into network data. Organizations ranging from midsize companies to Fortune 100 enterprises rely on APCON to achieve total visibility of their physical, private, and cloud environments. With APCON’s stable, scalable technology, IT professionals know they can monitor, secure, and protect their networks.

Purpose of Job:

The Senior IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the daily operation and monitoring of APCON’s corporate IT infrastructure in support of all APCON end-users.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with IT Management on overall systems operation and design
• Provide end user Linux desktop support and provide Linux Server support
• Assists the team in tracking IT equipment, records, and software licensing
• Performs continuous preventative maintenance tasks and updates on company IT hardware and software systems
• Administers and ensures routine maintenance and updates to all IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring that all systems are in compliance with corporate IT policy
• Manages all Linux servers in collaboration with the Engineering and IT departments
• Collaboratively manages, maintains, and updates Microsoft IIS, Active Directory, WSUS, SugarCRM, ShoreTel, Exchange and other back-office applications and server room equipment
• Collaboratively maintains network operations which will include headquarters, a remote site, as well as mobile devices
• Collaboratively maintain and configure firewall appliances, antivirus and other security tools and monitors audit logs to detect suspicious activity
• Conducts network vulnerability scans and works collaboratively with IT leadership to ensure secure operations
• Provides after hours support for planned maintenance and on-call emergency support when required

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a corporate IT administrator role supporting Linux operating systems
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing Linux systems in an Active Directory environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel with the customer service/end-user support mindset
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and updates of hardware and software
• Knowledge of computer hardware peripheral devices and networking/switching equipment
• Experience troubleshooting network issues/problems
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP VLANs and various network monitoring tools
• Windows and Linux experience and experience with IT workflow automation preferred

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate professionally across the organization
• Excellent organizational, planning, presentation, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Information Science or a related field preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Healthy work-life balance and generous paid time off program
• Retirement savings match
• Professional development program
• Volunteer time off and employee assistance plan
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• On-site exercise facility

Physical Requirements:

• To perform the duties of this position, you must have the ability to occasionally sit, stand, bend, twist, reach, carry, lift, pull, and push between 1-15 lbs.

APCON is a drug-free workplace and EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, natural origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screenings. Please note that we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

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