Systems Administrator II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and various IT infrastructure components.

• Monitor system performance and resolve issues to guarantee optimal functionality.

• Conduct server administration tasks, including managing user/groups, security permissions, group policies, print services, event log analysis, and resource monitoring.

• Implement and oversee security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate cyber threats.

• Lead and develop an enterprise network that supports development, QA, and production architectures.

• Enhance network connectivity among servers to reduce business interruptions and ensure high availability.

• Carry out routine and scheduled system audits, including backup procedures.

• Execute both scheduled and unscheduled pipeline builds.

• Manage and maintain DevOps pipelines and release builds, incorporating security-focused pipeline steps.

• Refine release management processes to decrease outage duration.

• Strengthen DevOps security for pipelines and deployment processes.

• Utilize Microsoft Azure as applicable.

• Document system configurations, procedures, and modifications.

• Collaborate virtually with students and ACE employees in real-time using online and electronic media.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's degree in technology or a related field.

• Relevant professional certifications.

• Demonstrated work experience in IT.

• Familiarity with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems.

• Understanding of current equipment and technologies.

• Knowledge of enterprise backup and recovery protocols.

• Familiarity with system performance-monitoring tools.

• Knowledge of Active Directory.

• Understanding of virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching.

• Experience in project management, application design, integration, and cloud computing, particularly with Microsoft Azure.

• Experience in creating volumes, assigning them to servers, and managing remote replication.

• Ability to manage and sustain enterprise networking while adhering to high availability and security standards.

• Familiarity with best practices in server and network administration.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Minimum remote-work internet bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

• Candidates must not reside in Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility for all full-time employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• HSA and FSA options available.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid volunteer time.

• Tuition reimbursement and reduction programs.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k plan with employer matching.

• Comprehensive wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee recognition and awards programs.

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.

• Virtual-first organizational structure.

• World-class training opportunities.

• Inclusive work environment.