System Admin dedicated to School District Client

Do you think that you are employed not to just fix computers, servers or networks, but instead to help people?

Do you have real, interpersonal conversations with friends, co-workers, even people in line at the store (that aren't always about tech stuff)?

If you said yes to these questions, I may want to talk to you.

Our company (The FantasTechs) specializes in people support... we just happen to do so by having expertise working with computers, servers, networks, etc. Our Mission is to bridge the gap between teachers and technology. We accomplish this mission by empowering teachers, staff, and students with outstanding technology support, management and expertise.

Here is the situation:

*We have a vacancy for a full-time, hands-on Systems Admin working directly with one of our school district clients. You will be a full-time, W2 employee with The FantasTechs, but be dedicated to our client location on a full-time basis. This role will need to wear many hats, most importantly managing the network and systems for multiple buildings and helping our team of 6 tech pros provide all levels of support for the students, teachers, and staff. The network and servers have to work... and at a high level!

Experience with providing excellent customer service, and supporting Windows Servers, Google G-Suite, VMWare, SAN/NAS, Network administration (LAN, WAN, VLANs, Managed Wireless etc), data backup, and desktop support (Windows 10) are critical.
Experience with VDI, and new Virtualization build-outs also will be very valuable

*You will get to experience all sorts of technical and business challenges -- help us build this thing!

*Our company is growing rapidly, which is exciting and challenging... we aren't perfect, by any means, but I'm proud of our competitive pay and benefits.
I am also extremely proud of our 30 employees and very passionate about the business and our client schools.

*Of course, you need to be drug free, need to have reliable transportation, and be able to pass all of the client's background checks.

Can you help us change the way people think about technology pros?

If you think this is for you, send me a note and tell me a little about why you go to work every day. If your experiences and note catch my attention, we can line up some time to chat.

Please also include your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations.

Here are the gory details:

Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Terms of Employment: full-time
Compensation: $50,000-$65,000 DOE plus solid benefits package 

The System Administrator will be responsible for supporting The Fantastechs client’s IT Infrastructure. The System Administrator will be vital in supporting the validity and optimization of the IT Infrastructureby maintaining, upgrades and manage our software, hardware and networks. In addition, the System Administrator will be responsible for demonstrating The Clients Five Pillars (Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Trust, and Respect).

Primary Purpose:

The System Administrator provides on demand technical assistance and support for all network equipment. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly, while ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users. The ideal candidate will have experience in technology support and working in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install and configure software and hardware

• Manage network servers and technology tools

• Set up accounts and workstations

• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements

• Troubleshoot issues and outages

• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls

• Upgrade systems with new releases and models

• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies

• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role

• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management

• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery

• Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language

• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms

• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

• Excellent communication skills

• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as to lift files and paper.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Thanks for looking. I hope you are the one I am looking for.