Systems Administrator

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The Systems Administrator acts as the second tier of support for Meriplex’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and reports to a TAC Manager. This role works within the TAC’s ticketing system to resolve Level 2 end‑user issues. The Systems Administrator must deliver exemplary customer service and technical advice while following all SOPs to complete customer requests. The person in this position is responsible for an array of mid‑level issues ranging from basic firewall administration to troubleshooting Azure subscriptions.

• Provide advanced Active Directory and Office
  365 user account support.
• Deliver network and end‑user VPN access support.
• Provide advanced level Active Directory GPO support.
• Offer second level VMware support.
• Administer server maintenance, security groups, and SAN connectivity.
• Perform basic firewall administration.
• Supply multifaceted authentication (MFA) support.
• Ability to troubleshoot and create Azure subscriptions.
• Administer spam solution products.
• Support MS Exchange servers.
• Manage wireless environment.
• Manage backup and replication solutions and storage devices.
• Perform technical equipment installations at customer sites.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• Advanced knowledge of command line.
• Understanding of advanced technical triage methodologies.
• Advanced TCP/IP understanding.
• Ability to communicate both verbal and written technical information to a wide range of end-users and customer internal IT departments.
• Ability to effectively set expectations regarding delivery of service.
• Strengthen customer relationships by providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co‑workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
• Adherence to ticketing methodologies regarding documentation, process, and workflow.
• Support, manage, troubleshoot, and resolve service requests with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism.
• Properly manage workflow using research, documentation, RMM tools, ticket system, and communication.
• Directly and indirectly support customers, vendors, and staff by providing top tier customer service.
• Basic Switching/Routing/Wireless/Firewall knowledge.
• Basic understanding of Azure.
• Basic understanding of how SAN functions.

• Prior MSP proactive support experience is highly encouraged.
• Network+ certification.
• Server+ certification.
• VMware certification.
• Azure certification.
• Microsoft 365 certification.
• Superior reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of network concepts, devices, and best practices.

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Meriplex Communications and Meriplex Solutions are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

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