Information Technology (It) Systems Administrator

The Ranch IT Department supports our residents, clients, students, and customers through the maintenance of hardware or software requirements to fulfill the business functions of the organization. As a critical and growing human services organization, the Ranch seeks to maximize advantage and efficiencies using Information Technology solutions to better serve the children and families that depend on us.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
The IT Department is currently looking for an Systems Administrator to join our team. This is a Monday-Friday position, working between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Starting wage: $60,000-$80,000 annually
What you will do: As a Systems Administrator you will be responsible for protecting and maintaining our critical Information Technology assets, implementing new software and hardware, supporting users, and providing training. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging assignments, lead initiatives, and demonstrate ownership and responsibility. You will greatly enhances the ability of the Ranch's IT department to maintain existing software and infrastructure, analyze needs and provide better technology solutions.
Purpose
You bring enthusiasm and passion when you apply the use of technology-based solutions to improve strategic and day-to-day operations across the Ranch.

• Enable faster and smarter business processes and implement analytics for meaningful insights
• Provide support and expertise to maintain our technology landscape. This includes, but is not limited to, local and cloud applications, laptop and desktop computers, servers, printers, phones, surveillance systems, access control systems, and video conferencing systems
• Perform routine and scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups

Caring
You support the Ranch employees who help the kids no one else can.

• Partner with internal and external resources to understand needs, research options, recommend and implement solutions, communicate project status, activities, and achievements
• Provide support and expertise to maintain our technology landscape. This includes, but is not limited to, local and cloud applications, laptop and desktop computers, servers, printers, phones, surveillance systems, access control systems, and video conferencing systems
• Support the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed

Learning
You have a strong desire to both increase knowledge of technology and share that knowledge with others, and the skills to do so.

• Experience in project management, application design and integration, and cloud computing
• Advanced experience with installation and administration of phone, video security, and access control systems
• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages
• Professional technology certifications

Minimum qualifications/education:

• Minimum of 5 years of increasingly progressive Information Technology related education and/or experience
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishment with challenging IT responsibilities
• Passionate about technology, familiar with current technology and trends
• Strong desire to both increase knowledge of technology and share that knowledge with others
• Team player, respectful of diversity
• Great people skills, able to successfully work with exacting customers, professional service providers, and outside vendors and consultants
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Office365 including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange and Azure, network security, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools and virtualization
• Experience with SaaS solutions and integrating those with existing technologies through API's
• Expertise in creating, analyzing, and repairing enterprise-wide technology systems

Benefits: As we support treatments that care for others, we also work to care for our team member's professional and personal growth and well-being. We know that benefits are important. If you have questions ahead of time-Please, ask, and one of our HR Ranchers would be happy to discuss.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies
• Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
• 7 paid holidays each year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
• 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
• STAR leadership program
• Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift