Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract to hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the Kansas City and St. Louis areas.
We are currently looking for an Systems Administrator to join our team.
Responsibilities
Manages and maintains several large-scale operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Linux and VMWare, and is responsible for making sure that those operating systems work together, support end-users' business requirements, and function properly.
Analyzes system work loads, including traffic and utilization trends.
Creates, changes, and deletes user accounts per request.
Develops and monitors appropriate security procedures to safeguard systems from physical harm and malware, cyber breach, unauthorized users, and damage to data.
Ensures servers are maintained and operated in compliance with PCI DSS requirements.
Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system, application and file integrity logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
Develops and documents system standards and procedures for computer and network devices.
Handles highly confidential information/material and ensures confidential information/material is not accessed by unauthorized persons.
Administers application, database, web, print, GIS, image, encryption and file servers including ongoing system patches and operating system, middleware and application upgrades.
Utilizes system administration tools such as NinjaRMM, Solarwinds, Microsoft SCCM and SCOM, etc.
Troubleshoots and resolves incidents involving servers, databases, and storage.
Communicates with software and hardware vendors to resolve issues or assist with server administration.
May be assigned to administer software applications for the Garden, such as Ticketing, Retail, CRM, Events, Email, Office 365, or Backup.
May be assigned to administer security systems such as firewalls, spam filters, antimalware systems or Active Directory.
May perform light programming (usually shell scripting, which involves writing programs to automate tasks).
Regularly reports status of activities to Supervisor.
Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with coworkers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 3-5 years system administration experience.
Must be a self-starter, creative, flexible, and possess the ability to effectively multi-task and work independently with little instruction; coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects promptly.
Solid demonstrated abilities in project management, priority-setting, analytical and objective decision-making, and cost-conscious.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal team members and external organizations for the purposes of creating a commitment to common goals, prioritizing, minimizing obstacles, and executing realistic priorities in a sophisticated environment.
Exceptional ability to communicate effectively at all levels; must enjoy and feel comfortable interacting and working in close proximity to the general public, in a safe and friendly manner, answering questions.
Prior experience working in a non-profit, grant-funded institution and educational setting is helpful.
Scheduling flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays or be on call. ·
Occasional travel required (local).
The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, MIS or related field required.
An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.
Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.