Information Technology Systems Administrator

Job Title: Information Technology Systems Administrator

Company: Red Tail Acquisitions

Location: Corporate Office, Irvine, CA

Starting Salary: $118,657.43 Annually

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Supervisor: Director of IT

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, along with fully company-paid employee health insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and life insurance for full-time employees! Every employee gets access to exclusive discounts just for being part of the team!

Job Description:

The Systems Administrator will ensure quality and responsive services through ongoing preventative maintenance, assessment, and proactive monitoring. Under the direction of the Director of IT, the Systems Administrator will ensure adherence to best practices and proven methodologies to promote continuous information operations and the integration of new value-added technical services and technology. The Administrator is responsible for a mission critical service requiring stability, reliability, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

The specific areas of focus include network design, LAN and WAN connectivity, security analysis/design and implementation, network management, definition and coordination of standards, project management, technology research, and applicable documentation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Maintenance and support of data center operations, LAN/WAN architecture, network monitoring, server and network hardware, software, and applications
  
• Provides technical expertise and guidance, networking and operating system expertise, and project management
  
• Mentor and assist in Helpdesk activities when needed
  
• Monitor, assess, and report on network and server bandwidth and resource utilization
  
• Coordinate and execute upon approved adjustments and changes that increase performance and availability
  
• Provide ongoing review of capacity requirements to align with budget planning
  
• Provide network design, security analysis/design and implementation, definition and coordination of standards, project management, and technology research
  
• Provide up-to-date system and network documentation and inventories
  
• Coordinate related vendor support contracts for hardware, software, connectivity, hosting, etc.
  
• When necessary, work in concert with software and hardware vendors for problem resolution
  
• Ensure integrity and availability of data through continuous assessment of data backup operations
  
• Provide advance notification of all planned system and network outages and set realistic expectations on availability
  
• Coordinate and communicate closely with management and help desk during all unplanned outages
  
• Completes, maintains, and processes pertinent paperwork and records
  
• Focused on company's objectives and attentive to the needs of users
  
• Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting methodology
  

Qualifications:

Professional Experience:

• Three to five years of experience working as network and/or server administrator
  
• Minimum of two years� experience managing a Microsoft Azure M365 environment
  
• Minimum of three years� experience managing cloud-managed network routers and access points
  

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
  

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure M365 E5 Programs and security applications
  
• Working knowledge of Ubiquiti/Unifi Systems
  
• Working knowledge of Zoom VoIP Systems
  

Requirements:

• Must provide excellent customer service to all levels of an organization
  
• Must communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels within an organization
  
• Occasional travel may be required
  

Physical Demands:

Physical demands may include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The team member will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The team member may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The team member will be required to work at a personal computer. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Red Tail Residential LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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