IT Systems Administrator job with Townsend & Associates

IT Systems Administrator

This is an IT Systems Administrator opportunity with a local technology firm searching for the most qualified entry-level graduates.  The opportunity is open to graduate students and alumni; candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree.

Please send resumes to jdeo@townsend-associates.com.

 

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring that company hardware and software work efficiently and without disruption and that client hardware and software are up-to-date. Candidate will be reporting to the VP of Technology Solutions

Responsibilities:

• Specify, order, install and maintain the company’s hardware and software including computer servers, network firewall, content management systems, source code control system, backup systems, phone system and Internet service
• Create and maintain an inventory of company hardware and software
• Serve as the technical liaison for externally hosted applications including timesheet and expense reporting and office security
• Configure, issue, support and retrieve colleague laptops
• Provide technical support services to colleagues based on a prioritized IT support request log
• Develop and maintain IT procedures, work instructions and forms
• Keep colleagues and management appraised of disruptions in IT systems

Qualifications:

• College degree in IT or equivalent
• Expertise in Windows-based network administration
• Experience with Linux servers
• Experience with Cisco firewall
• Experience with tape based-backup systems
• High attention to detail
• Ability to identify and tenaciously resolve IT issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in good documentation practices, Microsoft Word and Excel
• 2-to-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Documentum and SharePoint administration a plus