Systems/Network Administrator

Description
The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.
For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York's largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
Seeking a dedicated IT Professional to join our dynamic team as a Systems/Network Administrator.If you want to make a difference for a great cause and are seeking a rewarding, relaxed, and family forward environment, then we want you! This is a chance to be part of a team where learning is encouraged and the chance to advance your knowledge and experience is available.
This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, and is based out of our Cohoes location.
The Systems/Network Administrator position plays a key role in maintaining server and/or network hardware and software, while also monitoring the systems to ensure availability to all users.
The Systems/Network Administrator is tasked with installing, configuring, and supporting key components of our server infrastructure, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), internet connectivity, or other systems.
This individual must have a proven ability to successfully develop technical solutions in a variety of environments while taking into account a multitude of constraints. Knowledge of Active Directory domains, and/or network switching and routing concepts is required, and VoIP experience is desirable. Frequent travel within the Capital District is required to support various IT projects in the field. This position will report to the Director of IT Infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and support key systems such as the server infrastructure, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), internet connectivity, telephony, or other systems
• Design and implement technical solutions to meet or exceed business requirements
• Lead and/or participate in projects
• Monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems
• Perform equipment and software maintenance as scheduled
• Operate network and server management and reporting systems
• Escalation point for technical issues
• Advise and test new solutions and technologies
• Perform routine systems startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records
• Maintain documentation related to systems functions, as well as maintenance and repair records

Requirements:

• Associates degree required (4 years of relevant experience would be considered in lieu of an Associates degree), Bachelors degree is preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask are required
• Valid NYS driver's license in good standing
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• At least 3 years of related experience, specifically in more than one of the following:
  
  • Server and SAN hardware administration
  • Windows server administration
  • VMware server administration
  • VoIP telephony administration
  • Firewall and VPN administration
  • Routing, switching, and wireless administration
  • Active Directory, DHCP, DNS administration
  • Data backup administration
  • Enterprise anti-malware administration

Specialized training, license, certification, or skills preferred:

• A systems certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), or Server+
• A networking certification such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Network +
• Other advance IT certification

The compensation range for this position is $32.67 to $35.31. Rate of pay is commensurate on experience.
At The Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.