Job Description:
Position: System Administrator Sr (Storage)
Location: Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid)
Knowledge of:
- Advanced systems administration and maintenance practices for both Windows Server and Linux environments.
- Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of infrastructure hardware and software across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
- Enterprise storage systems including SAN, NAS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, and storage management platforms.
- Network integration and protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMB, NFS, and LDAP.
- Local and distributed computing environments, including hybrid cloud infrastructure and virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Operating system commands, utilities, and shell environments for administrative tasks and automation.
- Backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data.
Skill in:
- Designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise storage and server infrastructure to ensure performance, availability, and scalability.
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, workstations, and peripheral equipment in enterprise environments.
- Managing user accounts, permissions, and access control across Windows Active Directory and Linux-based systems.
- Supporting a wide range of enterprise applications and middleware across platforms.
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware, software, and storage-related issues.
- Writing and maintaining scripts in administrative languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl, or VBScript.
- Using database management tools for system integration, reporting, and performance tracking.
- Following and facilitating structured change management processes for system upgrades and deployments.
- Testing and validating hardware/software for enhancements, upgrades, and new installations.
- Planning, constructing, or modifying programs and scripts to support system performance monitoring and reporting.
Ability to:
- Set priorities and establish a systematic course of action to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget.
- Exercise creativity and imagination in solving complex technical problems and designing solutions.
- Make sound decisions in ambiguous situations with limited information.
- Quickly learn and apply new technologies, tools, and concepts.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, stakeholders, and team members to deliver high-quality support and solutions.
- Collaborate effectively within a team and assist others in achieving shared goals.
- Acquire and maintain a strong understanding of the business operations and technology services relevant to the organization (e.g., JEA).
- Stay current with emerging IT trends, tools, and best practices through continuous learning and research.
- Identify key issues that require communication and ensure timely and appropriate information sharing.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Follow through on commitments and ensure tasks are completed with accountability and professionalism.
