IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems AdministratorSalary Range: $90k to $115k Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced and proactive IT Systems Administrator to manage and support our internal IT infrastructure in a fast-paced ERP software environment. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our systems while supporting employees and stakeholders with technical needs. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime for our development, staging, and production environments that power mission-critical ERP solutions.Key Responsibilities and Outcomes: System Administration: Maintain, configure, and monitor internal servers, virtual machines, and cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., ).Network Management: Ensure stable and secure network operations, including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and wireless access points.ERP Infrastructure Support: Deploy and maintain backend infrastructure for ERP software, including databases (e.g., MS SQL Server), application servers, and storage solutions.Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce IT security policies, patch management, vulnerability scanning, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2).Disaster Recovery & Backup: Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery plans and data backup strategies to ensure business continuity.User Support & Onboarding: Provide Tier 2/3 technical support, onboarding/offboarding of employees, and maintain IT asset inventory.Automation & Optimization: Use scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) and automation tools to streamline system administration tasks and improve efficiency.Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor system performance and generate reports on uptime, resource utilization, and security alerts.Vendor Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors for hardware, software, and service support.Core Competencies:Problem Solving & Troubleshooting – Quickly identify root causes and resolve system or network issues with minimal disruption.Attention to Detail – Maintain high accuracy in configuration, documentation, and system logs.Collaboration & Communication – Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and support staff.Adaptability – Thrive in a fast-changing tech environment with evolving tools and priorities.Security Awareness – Maintain a strong focus on cybersecurity best practices.Skills and Accomplishments:Demonstrated experience managing ERP system environments (preferably SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, or Microsoft Dynamics).Proven success in maintaining >99.9% system uptime across production environments.Experience implementing IT security measures that passed regulatory audits or reduced vulnerabilities.Successfully deployed automation scripts/tools that improved infrastructure reliability or saved time.Led or contributed to cloud migration, virtualization, or infrastructure modernization projects.Qualifications for the Role Education:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience considered.Certifications (Preferred):Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateAWS Certified SysOps AdministratorCompTIA Network+ / Security+VMware Certified Professional (VCP)Experience:3–5 years of experience as a systems administrator or IT infrastructure engineer.Experience supporting ERP systems is a strong asset.Technical Proficiencies:Windows Server and/or Linux AdministrationVirtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VLANs)Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Backup and recovery tools (e.g., Veeam, Acronis)Monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios, PRTG, Datadog)