Systems Administrator III

As a Systems Administrator III, you will manage and continuously improve all on-premise and cloud components of Homesteaders IT Infrastructure. This role will include automating, tasks, reduce administrative overhead, including configuration variations, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities. You will work with a team to collaborate with internal teams and external technology vendors. Your responsibilities will include:Install, configure and test platform and software systems (servers, print servers, operating systems, Homesteaders applications, vendor applications, etc.). Monitor / Maintain / Update and Act as SME on Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System)Stay current on new technologies implemented by Homesteaders Cloud-centric initiatives and aid in the implementation of cloud-first patterns and hybrid configurations as needed.Monitor / Maintain / Update VMWARE ESXi and VMware InfrastructureAssist Security Engineers with configuration changes required for improving the overall security stance of the organization.Aid senior Operations and Security personnel in the configuration and maintenance of system, network, and user security authentication and authorization policies.Install, configure, and test application and operating system patches when appropriate. Assist in the install, configuration, and execution of system and network backup strategies.Maintain inventory and support documentation of all network and system components and applications.Assist in maintaining software licensing and environment compliance under the direction of senior Operations and Security personnelProvide functional backup responsibilities to non-cloud platform IT Operations systems and services when necessary.Provide support for Help Desk team personnel on problems that require escalationRequirementsBachelor's Degree with 4-6 years' experience in information services preferred or equivalent professional experience.Experience with Windows Server Management including Group Policy Object (GPO) Administration and Active Directoty / Azure EntraID required. Experience with Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) and experience with VMware ESXi & VMware Infrastructure required. Experience with configuration management, identity and access management, active directory, desktop virtualization, collaboration platforms and other cloud-based serviceExperience with MECM, SolarWinds Monitoring, and Splunk Management desirable but not required. Experience with Azure services, networking, and security concepts.Experience with standard IT operations frameworks (e.g., ITIL).Pay and Benefits Summary:Our benefits include: An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every FridayAnnual profit sharing 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance Company-paid life insurance Company-paid long-term disabilityHybrid work environment Paid holidays Generous vacation time and sick leave Paid parental leave Casual dress year-round About Homesteaders:Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.We are currently not hiring in Colorado, Montana, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, and California.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.