Senior Systems Administrator

Chandler, Arizona

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9 days ago

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Systems Administrator independently manages, secures and improves VirTra’s servers, networks, virtualization, storage, backups and enterprise applications across two locations. This senior technical role supports employees and specialized engineering and manufacturing operations, leads system and infrastructure upgrades with the Director of IT, documents solutions, and develops toward greater technical leadership.

Essential Functions:

Administer, monitor and maintain enterprise IT systems, networks, servers and virtualization.
Design, deploy and upgrade infrastructure, hardware and software to meet business objectives.
Implement security controls, network segmentation and threat remediation procedures.
Monitor infrastructure capacity, storage utilization, performance and availability.
Maintain and test backup, restoration, patching and recovery procedures.
Independently resolve complex issues, serve as a senior escalation resource, mentor as needed, and document support requests, troubleshooting and resolutions in IT ticketing, KBs and SharePoint.
Troubleshoot and implement solutions across: Physical servers, VM hosts and virtual servers - including patching, backup and recovery.
On-premises and cloud applications - support deployments, integrations and ongoing administration across business departments.
Enterprise storage - maintain performance and availability; plan improvements with the IT Director.
Networking equipment - configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, access points, VLANs and interoffice connectivity.
VOIP systems - support server and handsets and coordinate outage response with vendors.
End-user devices - support desktops, laptops, printers, some mobile devices and specialized engineering or production workstations.
Work with the IT Director to lead infrastructure projects, evaluate vendors, procure assets, document designs and guide technical improvements.
Be available to work during normal IT workdays and occasional IT maintenance windows as needed.
Maintenance windows are typically scheduled during evening and weekends to minimize down time.
Comply with department ISO 9001 processes and company quality policy.
Manage and log time worked daily.
Provide miscellaneous support to other departments, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Technical expertise.
Analytical thinking and structured troubleshooting.
Ownership, initiative and attention to detail.
Practical problem solving.
Project planning, prioritization and risk awareness.
Clear technical and cross-department communication.
Collaboration, knowledge sharing and future leadership potential.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Advanced systems administration with demonstrated infrastructure design and implementation ability.
Microsoft Server, Microsoft 365/Entra, Active Directory, some Linux and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Firewall management such as Fortinet, VLAN and firewall rules; Ubiquiti UniFi access points.
Switch and VLAN management such as Ubiquiti Unifi switches; TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and routing.
VEEAM Enterprise backup systems; restoration testing and disaster recovery.
Enterprise storage SAN and NAS’ such as Dell PowerVault, QNAP and EVO.
SolidWorks, Unity, Zoho, Epicor, Adobe preferred; adaptability to specialized engineering, development and manufacturing applications; Windows and some Apple and Android endpoints
PowerShell or Python scripting and automation; NIST/CUI or other compliance management preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently the employee will be required to stand; walk; sit and use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Working with basic hand and machine tools as well as small parts which require visual acuity and hand/eye coordination. Requires ability to work on items repetitively and sit for long periods of time. See details of objects that are less than a few feet away. Understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science or related field, or equivalent experience; 5+ years in systems administration or infrastructure.
Demonstrated ownership of complex troubleshooting and IT implementations.
Relevant Microsoft, MCSE or infrastructure training or certifications, preferred.
CCNA or experience with VLANs, FortiGate and firewalls, preferred.
CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking expertise, preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Full time position consists of 40+ hours per week; normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position may require long hours and weekend work due to production, rework, or customer deadlines.
Pre-employment drug test and background test

VirTra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Chandler, Arizona

Skills

Adobe Product Familyunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Androidunmatched
Appleunmatched
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
Capacity Utilizationunmatched
Cisco Unityunmatched
Cloud Applicationsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Computer Workstationsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
Data Recoveryunmatched
Dell Computersunmatched
Desktop Administrationunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Disaster Recoveryunmatched
Documentation Designunmatched
Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Handsetsunmatched
Hardware Upgradesunmatched
Help Deskunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Laptop PCunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineerunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
Microsoft Hyper-Vunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Mobile Devicesunmatched
Network Attached Storage (NAS)unmatched
Network Router Configurationunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Network System Hardwareunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Printersunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Riskunmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Server Supportunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Software Upgradesunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
Storage Area Network (SAN)unmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Virtual Hostingunmatched
Virtual Machine (VM)unmatched
Virtualizationunmatched
VoIP (Voice over IP)unmatched
Windows PowerShellunmatched

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