Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive System Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and security of our IT systems and infrastructure. You will play a key role in managing servers, networks, and security protocols, ensuring our systems run smoothly and securely. Key Responsibilities: System Maintenance and Administration: Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux) and network infrastructure. Monitor system performance, including server health, capacity, and availability. Perform routine system updates, patching, and software installations. Troubleshoot and resolve system, hardware, and software issues. Security Management: Implement and enforce security policies, procedures, and practices. Regularly perform system backups and disaster recovery planning. Manage user access controls, permissions, and authentication processes. Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities. Network Administration: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.). Ensure network availability, performance, and security. Setup and manage VPNs, firewalls, and other networking protocols. Collaboration and Support: Provide support and training to end-users and teams. Collaborate with other IT staff to identify system improvements and performance optimizations. Assist in the planning and execution of IT projects. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain clear and accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures. Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine tasks. Generate reports on system performance, security issues, and network traffic. Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency. Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue detection. Disaster Recovery & Backup: Ensure regular data backups are completed successfully. Participate in disaster recovery planning and execute disaster recovery drills. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 2+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or a similar role. Proficiency in system administration (Windows, Linux, Unix). Experience with network configuration and management (firewalls, routers, switches).