Senior System Administrator

Company: Bossard North America
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

The Bossard Group is a leading global provider of product solutions and services in industrial fastening and assembly technology. More than 1 million items as well as proven expertise in technical consulting and inventory management distinguishes the Bossard Group.At Bossard, we offer a range of opportunities to develop your career and apply and expand your skills and capabilities in a dynamic, international business environment.Summary The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the support and administration of the IT infrastructure. Technologies that are supported by this role are virtualization, various servers, and network equipment. This employee will be responsible for implementing new technologies and performing analysis, upgrades, maintenance, documentation, and technical support.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory, user management, group policy management, etc.Management of Microsoft Azure Active Directory.Configuration and management of Microsoft System Center Configuration ManagerResponsibility for the VMware vSphere for multiple locations by performing daily and advanced management and administration of the VMware VMsManage VMware Site Recovery ManagerManage Veeam backup solutionInstall, configure, and manage the SAN server environment for multiple sites and support various SAN server vendors.System monitoring, alerting, problem logging, and coordinating tasks effectively to troubleshoot issues for prompt resolution.Manage several Linux serversManage various Windows Servers performing regular updates and patchingManage FTP and IIS serversPerform other system administration duties including routine system backups, mitigation, identification, and troubleshooting of system issues, scheduled and critical updates, OS and firmware patches and updates, performance tuning, and change implementation.Configuration management which includes thorough documentation of all network/hardware changesSupport other team members of the IT Operations and Network team.Develop expertise and train users on new technologiesRequired skills and qualificationsThree or more years of experience in a system administration roleExperience with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and above, and Microsoft Active DirectoryExperience with virtualized server infrastructures, VMWare 6.0 or higherPrevious experience with VMware SRMPrevious experience with SAN serversAuthentication services including Active Directory, Radius, and NPSAcademic QualificationsComputer science degree or equivalent, plus 2-4 years' prior work experience in a similar environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Professional Skills/ ExperienceMCSE and A+, CCNA, CCNP, CCEA, and CNA are a plus.Bossard OffersBenefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401KFlexible schedulingFitness ReimbursementPaid HolidaysCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExperienceRequired3 year(s): Client/Server environmentPreferred2 4 years: IT experienceEducationRequiredAssociates or better in Information Technology or related fieldAssociates or better in Computer Science or related fieldPreferredBachelors or better in Information Technology or related fieldBachelors or better in Computer Science or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredDriver's LicenseSkillsPreferredOutlook/emailMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelActive ListeningBehaviorsPreferredThought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsPreferredJob Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safeSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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