SysAdmin - SysAdmin - Milford, IA, United States - R&D Industries, Inc.

Description

Our Level 2 IT Technicians / System Administrators are able to provide the next level of network system maintenance and support and are expected to have more in-depth knowledge of hardware, software, and more importantly, networking and security topics than a Level 1 IT Technician.

The Level 2 IT Technician should have several years of experience working in the field. Often travel to customer locations to directly work with customers and resolve issues on-site.

Install, configure, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose PCs, servers, network switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, network software, printers, and other equipment.

Respond to network alerts and customer issues to remediate issues in an efficient manner.
Determine server and other equipment specifications for customer projects.
Specify accurate time requirements for customer projects such as new server installs and switch replacements.
Communicate project status to customers, teams, and vendors.
Implement large-scale software deployments per vendor and customer specifications.
Management, deployment, and troubleshooting of Active Directory and Group Policies.
Management, deployment, and troubleshooting of varied email systems, such as Office 365.
Carefully organize customer documentation through project lifecycles.

Periodically validating backups are configured to back up all data on all volumes, at specified intervals, and to all appropriate media.

Periodically validating that all machines on the network meet the specified baseline security settings.
Test and implement new technologies for in-house as well as customer facilities.
Implement monitoring and automation for various systems using in-house and third-party platforms.
LAN and WAN design, including implementation of VLANs and VPNs.
Desktop operating systems, up to Windows 11
Server operating systems, up to Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Active Directory, including group policies
Wireless networking 802.Server virtualization using VMWare and VCenter
NAS devices, security, and configuration
Physical network infrastructure, including cabling standards
TCP/IP experience, packet capture & analysis, thorough understanding of Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange
SAN (Storage Area Networks), iSCSI, fiber channel, SAN management, LUN configuration & management
Scripting for the purposes of automation, such as through PowerShell, batch files, VBScript
Computer imaging, disk formatting, low-level Windows OS knowledge
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Net+
CompTIA Security+
Professional development and training opportunities
Gain crucial experience with a variety of real-world projects
Conveniently located near Highway 71
Medical (cafeteria) plan
Paid Individual Life, Dental, Vision, and Long-Term Disability coverage
Paid Holidays
Allowance for use of personal cell phone.
Performance-based bonuses
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Coverage
RDI) is a 40-year-old Iowa technology corporation.

RDI has been previously honored with the Iowa Small Business Excellence Award and twice in Inc Magazine's Inc-5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US.

RDI continues to be nationally and globally recognized for technology excellence.
2024's placement recognizes RDI for the second time in the Security 100.

In 2021, 2022, and 2023, RDI was recognized in the MSP 501 – the IT channel's most prestigious global ranking of managed service and technology providers.

RDI delivers a wide range of technology-driven solutions, focusing on delivering exceptional value to its customers.

As 2024 marks the 40th Anniversary of RDI, this important milestone underscores RDI's steadfast commitment to its foundational principles:
to Research, to Develop, and to Innovate (RDI).

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RDI provides competitive pay, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid personal days, group health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and other benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in a growing, fun environment within one of the top technology companies in the region.

R & D Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and proud supporter of the Home Base Iowa Initiative. Living within the communities of the Iowa Lakes Corridor allows you to have it all.

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