Senior Systems Administrator - Indianapolis, United States - Sondhi Solutions

    Sondhi Solutions
    Sondhi Solutions Indianapolis, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    ** Only open to W-2 candidates. Not open to C2C candidates. **

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    ** Only open to candidates within 2.5 hour radius of Indianapolis. Also open to candidates that have prior ties to Indiana and wish to relocate to Indianapolis. **

    Recruiter Note:

    • The ideal candidate would have technical implementation experience with VMware, Azure Solutions, and networking proficiency at the CCNA level.
    • Additional design and implementation experience desired includes Active Directory, Azure Solutions, backup solutions, 365 SSO, etc.

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    Summary:

    This is a full-time position based at our Headquarters office. The role may require occasional after-hours or weekend work for maintenance and project implementations, as well as occasional travel.

    Role:

    Advanced Technical Support:

    • Provide expert-level technical support to resolve complex IT issues escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
    • Analyze and resolve complex technical problems related to hardware, software, network, and applications promptly and effectively.

    Incident Management:

    • Lead the resolution of critical incidents, identifying root causes and implementing permanent fixes to prevent future occurrences.

    Troubleshooting:

    • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and application issues across the organization's IT environment.

    Infrastructure Management:

    • Monitor and maintain the organization's servers, networks, and systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.

    Patch Management:

    • Plan and execute patch management activities, including testing, deployment, and validation, to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.

    Security Management:

    • Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.

    Vendor Coordination:

    • Liaise with third-party vendors and service providers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution.

    Documentation:

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT processes, procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.

    Knowledge Sharing:

    • Provide training and knowledge transfer to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams to enhance their technical skills and capabilities.

    Project Support:

    • Assist in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology deployments.
    • Ability to configure, manage, and maintain network firewalls and switches to ensure secure and efficient data transmission and network connectivity.

    Capacity Planning:

    • Monitor system performance trends and collaborate with relevant teams to anticipate and address capacity requirements.

    Required Skills:

    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
    • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Security+, Microsoft MCSE.
    • Minimum of 3 years of Tier 3 support and system management.
    • Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux server environments.
    • Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles.
    • Experience deploying and managing virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
    • Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies and tools.
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).