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Job Purpose: The System Administrator II is responsible for the effective management and support of an organizations IT infrastructure within the Data Center space. This role is more project-focused and involves supporting and mentoring entry-level administrators while also collaborating with senior team members. The System Administrator II independently manages critical system configurations, troubleshoots complex issues, and drives system performance optimization.
Essential Duties
- Install, configure, and maintain advanced server environments, including virtualized and cloud-based systems.
- Install, configure, and maintain advanced software, applications, and services across multiple platforms and environments.
- Monitor IT systems and infrastructure continuously to ensure high performance, availability, and reliability.
- Identify and address system bottlenecks or performance issues (e.g., server load, network congestion, storage limitations) through proactive analysis and remediation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, including operating system failures, network outages, hardware malfunctions, and service interruptions
- Provide advanced technical support and guidance to resolve escalated incidents, collaborating with senior system administrators when necessary.
- Support the implementation and enforcement of security policies and best practices across the IT environment, including access control, authentication, and data encryption.
- Perform daily, weekly and quarterly inspections of UPS, generator, air conditioning, and environmental systems based upon vendor requirments
- Installation and maintenance of Power Distribution Units (PDUs), IT security appliances, and camera compliance systems.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware-related issues, including replacing or upgrading components to maintain system integrity.
- Document system administration processes, troubleshooting steps, and project learnings to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in utilizing advanced system monitoring tools and methodologies to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve complex performance bottlenecks across diverse IT environments.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise storage solutions, including the configuration, allocation, and ongoing management of SAN and NAS systems, with a focus on optimizing storage utilization, performance, and reliability.
- Comprehensive understanding of system security frameworks and best practices, including the development and enforcement of security policies, conducting in-depth vulnerability assessments, and implementing proactive remediation strategies to safeguard organizational systems and sensitive data.
- Advanced proficiency in disaster recovery planning, encompassing the design, implementation, and regular testing of robust recovery plans, as well as managing comprehensive backup and restore operations to ensure business continuity.
- Proven ability to develop, update, and maintain detailed system documentation, including technical configurations, standard operating procedures, architectural diagrams, and knowledge base articles to support organizational learning and compliance.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical capabilities, with a track record of effectively diagnosing and resolving critical issues in high-pressure and multifaceted IT environments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize competing demands, and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic work setting.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, clear documentation, and impactful knowledge sharing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work autonomously on complex projects and contribute effectively as a collaborative team member.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of professional experience in Windows server 2016, 2019,2022
- Vmware WSXi & vCenter Server
- Active Directory, Azure, Entra ID
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Industry Standard Certifications such as VCP, AZ-800, AZ-801
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
- Occasionally, this position may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
- Must be able to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds; work may involve raised floor environments and use of pallet jacks.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Salary And Benefits
At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer.
- $89,313.08 - $101,816.91 per year
- Eligible for $255 to purchase company equipment (keyboard, monitor, headset, etc.
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Voluntary Benefits
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Equal Employment Policy:
Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
