IT Systems Administrator

Summary: The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure, including end-user systems. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual assists end-users in troubleshooting and solving common hardware and software problems. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to organizational values enabling staff and vendor partners. Qualifications: Four to six years system administration experience including hardware & networking Degree in Computer Science, or related field preferred (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Strong prioritization skills are necessary. Experience working with MS Dynamics 365 are strongly desired. Strong decision-making skills. Judgment errors can affect the organizations operational efficiency. Strong communication skills are necessary. Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. Licensing Requirements: Class III Gaming License Essential Job Functions: Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures and contribute to and maintain system standards. Research and recommend innovative where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify opportunities for effective external hosting of core business applications to provide scalable systems capable of supporting geographically diverse workforce. Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up. Provide user support, as needed. Investigate and troubleshoot issues. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment. Physical/Mental Requirements: Constantly talking or hearing; standing; walking; sitting; using hands to finger; handling or feeling objects, tools or controls. Constantly requires specific vision abilities of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally reaching with hands and arms and sitting; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Working conditions: Drug Free Environment; Work frequently in smoking areas Qualifications: Four to six years system administration experience including hardware & networking Degree in Computer Science, or related field preferred (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Strong prioritization skills are necessary. Experience working with MS Dynamics 365 are strongly desired. Strong decision-making skills. Judgment errors can affect the organizations operational efficiency. Strong communication skills are necessary. Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues.