System Administrator (FT, PT, or Contract) Hiring for System Administrator (FT, PT, or Contract) Job at Chattanooga, TN Full Time

McCright is a national leader and a trusted partner of choice for public housing authorities who demand product and service excellence. After conducting more than 2,000,000 inspections across the nation, McCright understands the unique needs of the housing industry and the flexibility needs of our employees.

Corporately based in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee, McCright & Associates is an American company and proudly operating as a woman and veteran owned enterprise.

McCright services include:

• HQS Inspection Services
• UPCS Inspections Services
• SEMAP Reviews
• PHA Policy Consulting
• HCV Program Management Services
• Remote Recertification Services
• Rent Determination and Negotiation

Responsibilities for System Administrator:

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Qualifications for System Administrator:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Experience with scripting and automation tools
• Experience with PHP, postgres, MySQL is helpful
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Prior experience managing an IT team

Part-Time Benefits: Dental and vision insurance

Full-Time Benefits: Paid vacation, employee dental, vision and health insurance, and nine paid holidays.