KL Breeden and Sons, LLC Hiring for Systems Administrator Job at Terrell, TX Full Time

Job Title: System Administrator

Classification: Salaried Exempt

Reports To: IT Director(s)

Hours: Varies

POSITION SUMMARY

Working primarily from the company headquarters, this position will perform a wide variety of complex, technical tasks in the troubleshooting, building, installing, maintaining, securing, and integration of all core services. Technical Services span across on-premises, and cloud services, servers, and network.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide escalation support for internal teams and vendors, using customer service and technical skills.
• Work with minimal supervision to provide on-site and remote system administration and operations support.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system issues to provide rapid remediation.
• Efficiently set up and maintain physical and virtual server hardware, operating systems, applications, networking, and storage.
• Assess the stability, security, and scalability of service systems.
• Install and upgrade Windows system and servers.
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware issues across a range of software applications.
• Act professionally and ethically at all times.
• Keep immediate work area safe, clean and organized at all times.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems and 2 years of relevant experience, or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of network architecture (routers, switches, firewalls), Windows Active Directory and Windows Server administration (DNS, DHCP)
• Strong documentation skills such as creating and maintaining technical walkthroughs and diagrams.
• Previous experience providing network administration in an enterprise environment (5 plus locations)
• Experience managing VMware virtual environment with vCenter
• CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certifications desired

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of IT principles and an ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to a varied audience.
• Customer service focus shown through courteous technical support to employees.
• Ability to understand urgency of tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Willingness to learn new systems and skills, via self-directed learning and from other team members.
• Assist with supporting maintenance of desktops, laptops, printers, smartphones.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows OS.
• Command line programming experience for non-windows equipment is a plus
• Transportation/Logistics experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Sedentary office environment. Exerts up to 25 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in an office, but may be required to spend a portion of the time in a warehouse, or maintenance facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Terrell, TX 75160