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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior System Administrator
Description
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We are looking for a seasoned Senior System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and managing our software, hardware, and networks. Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. This position requires a deep understanding of IT systems, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to solve complex problems quickly. You will work closely with IT staff to develop and implement IT policies and procedures, manage security protocols, and respond to system emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing and enhancing IT infrastructures in fast-paced environments. You will need to be proactive, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and non-technical personnel. Your responsibilities will include monitoring system performance, configuring new software and hardware, ensuring data is stored securely and backing up systems. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and to implement new systems that can benefit the company. This role is critical to our organization's success, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and has the dedication to keep our systems running at their best.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure for the organization.
- Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
- Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
- Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
- Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
- Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven working experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX /Linux based environments.
- Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks.
- Experience with virtualization and containerization.
- Experience with monitoring systems.
- Solid scripting skills.
- Solid networking knowledge.
- Experience with cloud services.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
- Professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or similar).
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with managing large-scale IT infrastructures?
- How do you stay current with technology trends and advancements?
- Can you give an example of a time when you had to troubleshoot a complex system issue under pressure?
- What strategies do you use for ensuring system security and data protection?
- How do you approach capacity planning for growing IT needs?