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ADVA is looking for a Senior IT Administrator with exposure in all areas of Information Technology. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years hands-on experience architecting, deploying, securing, monitoring, and maintaining IT infrastructure and applications. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented candidate to work with diverse technologies in dynamic, challenging environment. In this role, the Senior IT Administrator will join a global team supporting evolving company needs with a security-first approach.
Principal Tasks
The candidate must be a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision. The candidate will perform duties such as routine helpdesk, desktop software, and break-fix support requests, new server racking, Windows and Linux server installation and configuration, Active Directory administration, application installation and maintenance, network hardware installation and ongoing support, and other general IT administration activities.
The following experience is desired:
- Administration of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
- Active Directory management
- Network configuration implementation and management
- Desktop / laptop installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Server installation, configuration, and maintenance
- General IT Infrastructure installation, configuration and maintenance
- Application software installation and maintenance
- OS Patch installation and management
- Desktop, Server & Network hardware configuration & maintenance
- Backup & Restore
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and quickly identify and remedy issues
- Familiarity with IT security principles, vulnerabilities and defenses
- Experience working with R&D engineering teams is preferred
Supplementary Tasks
- Participation in Global IT Service Teams
- IT purchasing and asset tracking
- Other duties as assigned
Customers (Internal & External)
Internal
- All ADVA Employees
External
- None
Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience
Qualifications / Experience
- Candidate shall have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Windows / Linux administrator in a 100+ desktop and multiple server environment
Training/Education
- A high school diploma is required
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or a related discipline preferred, or demonstrated equivalent experience in computer programming and/or administration
- One or more technical certifications preferred
Interpersonal skills:
- Effective communicator
- Strong customer focus with ability to prioritize
- Organized and efficient
Requirements & Work Environment
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Standing in an upright position for continuous periods of time
- Walking considerable distances during the course of employees workday
- Light lifting, under 15 lbs.
- Carrying objects on a regular basis
- Light carrying, under 15 lbs.
- Near Acuity (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more, with or without corrective lenses)
- Speaking (expressing ideas by the spoken word)
- Listening (perception of speech or the nature of sounds in the air)
- Operating Office equipment
- Ability to write, count, read, type
- Ability to work with computers
- Travel by car, bus, train, plane
- Travel to the office
- Travel to other Company offices
- Travel to Customer sites
- Outside and Inside work
- Working around moving objects or vehicles
- Working closely with others
- Working long or irregular hours
- Working in an open office/cubicle/office environment
Success Criteria
- The candidate will be a team player with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. The candidate will be process driven and customer focused while prioritizing support and projects in a dynamic work environment.
Team and Department
- ATL IT
- Information Technologies Department
Licenses or certifications required
- None required
Travel requirements
5 - 10 %% Travel
- 0% international
- 5 – 10 % domestic
Scope of employment
- Fulltime
- Employee
- Permanent
- Salaried
- Work authorization (w/without sponsorship)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Primary location of job
- Norcross, GA US
- Hybrid - Home Office & ATL Office
Work schedule
- Weekdays
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Office hours: Monday – Friday (flexible work schedule as agreed with manager)
Compensation scheme
- Base salary
ADVA has been providing innovative solutions for next-generation communications networks for over three decades and has a diverse team of over 1,900 employees across the globe who are encouraged to be creative and innovative in a flexible and casual work environment.
ADVA's technology is the foundation of a shared digital future, empowering networks all over the world. We are constantly developing advanced hardware and software that sets the networking industry standard and creates new business opportunities. Our open connectivity solutions allow our customers to provide the essential cloud and mobile services that today's society depends on, as well as pave the way for new possibilities in the future. Join us in building a truly connected and sustainable future. To learn more, please visit https://www.adva.com.
EEO
As a company, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success. We are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel respected and valued, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
ADVA does not accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from employment agencies. Please do not send resumes or CVs to any ADVA employees, or to any of our company locations. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or CVs.
