Sr. Systems Administrator

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Are you tired of the old school IT departments?  We are looking for a talented and driven individual to help accelerate our IT program and be a major part in the development of our digital and data-centric culture.  The ideal candidate will lead our cloud journey while consolidating legacy infrastructure, automate workloads and pursue next-generation innovation.  This role will contribute to the vision, roadmap, and delivery of modern capabilities utilized by Vital’s Teams to build solutions that contribute to business outcomes. This candidate will oversee multiple initiatives related to our Infrastructure, Operations, Cloud, and Collaboration portfolio to modernize our processes and systems and push the limits of technology improvements and innovations.  This individual will work with technology leadership to leverage trends that can create business value, identify opportunities for automation and service quality improvement. In addition, the candidate will help build and maintain a highly effective team to foster a culture of digital, innovation and curiosity.

The Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for the modernization, performance, design, planning, securing, monitoring and integration of Enterprise Information Systems infrastructure and associated software utilizing the public cloud.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision, responsibilities will include but not limited to the following essential functions:

• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems with a security focus
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices
• Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
• Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements
• Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs
• Educating and Mentoring teams on the implementation of cloud technologies and initiatives
• Lead the technical design, maintenance, and operation of cloud-based platforms (Azure and AWS)
• Will lead Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity design, planning, and testing
• Assist with screening new projects and initiatives to ensure operational readiness
• Document and diagram processes, procedures, standards, and playbooks
• Ensure the service health for critical capabilities within IT is maintained
• Stay ahead of technology trends, constantly evaluating what’s best for the company
• Evaluates and researches new technologies that align with the strategic direction of IT and the organization
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset and proactively looks for opportunities to increase efficiencies, refine processes and cut costs with internal IT processes as well as throughout the business

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 10+ years of technology experience required
• 10+ years of information technology experience required
• Proficient with agile/product methodology
• Proficient with PowerShell, Python, or equivalent
• Security focused with emphasis on patching and OS maintenance across server and client environments
• Proficient with enterprise monitoring with a strong focus on automated remediation
• Understanding of relational databases and related data stores
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and distributed networks
• Knowledge of webservices, API, REST and RPC are a plus
• Experience delivering results in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based platforms (primarily AWS and Azure) and expertise across broad technology disciplines such as Compute, Storage and Networking verticals
• AWS or Azure certifications preferred
• Experience designing, implementing, or operating systems on leading enterprise platforms
• Understanding of cloud ecosystem and of current and emerging technologies and trends, with ability to rapidly assess and apply new and emerging technologies
• Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery principles
• Performance analysis, troubleshooting and remediation techniques
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Ability to develop roadmaps and plans that enable strategies
• Ability to develop and promote creative alternatives to solve for business requirements
• Naturally curious and nimble learner
• Passionate about mentoring and development of junior team members
• Ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment.

 COMPENSATION:

Salary is commensurate with experience.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of a normal office environment.  No environmental hazards are encountered in performance of normal job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level. Work may require occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying 40-pound objects such as servers, workstations, monitors, files, documents, boxes, etc. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve standing and walking for brief periods.  Travel is not required.