Job Description
Job Title: System Administrator
Location: Dallas, TX.
This job is open only to candidates based in the USA. NO international relocation or USA visa sponsorship is available.
Job Summary: The System Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and ensuring the stability and performance of the company’s IT systems and infrastructure. This role involves troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing network operations, and ensuring the security and efficiency of IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Maintenance and Management:
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software applications, and hardware.
- Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
- Network Management:
- Manage and maintain the company's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and other networking systems.
- Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Security:
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect IT infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Manage and enforce security policies and procedures.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery:
- Implement and manage data backup and recovery procedures.
- Ensure data integrity and availability by regularly testing backup and restore processes.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans.
- User Support and Training:
- Provide technical support and assistance to end-users.
- Conduct training sessions to educate staff on new technologies and best practices.
- Develop and maintain user manuals and documentation.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of IT assets, configurations, and network diagrams.
- Generate regular reports on system performance, security incidents, and other relevant metrics.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
- Proficiency in network management (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Knowledge of security best practices and tools (firewalls, antivirus, SIEM).
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) are preferred.