Sr Systems Administrator

Sr Systems Administrator Job#: 3056441

Job Description:

Senior Systems Administrator

Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado (On-site)

Role Overview The Senior Systems Administrator performs advanced IT services and support with high independence and initiative. This role oversees the management of 17 critical transit application servers and associated SQL databases, ensuring optimal application configuration and automation processes. The selected professional will serve as a lead worker, overseeing work quality, training, scheduling, and providing guidance to junior staff.

Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain 17 critical transit application servers and associated SQL databases, ensuring consistent uptime and functional services.

Modify and triage application settings, server software, and push updates and software modifications as required.

Repair, install, and tune deployments for application software packages.

Run and diagnose vendor-provided SQL scripts against software databases to maintain operational compliance.

Review system logs, alerts, and error messages to detect, diagnose, and resolve application and server problems.

Design, implement, and manage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in a mixed Windows environment.

Provide administration and support for a hybrid Office 365 Exchange environment, including local directory replication to cloud assets.

Diagnose and resolve bus connectivity issues, install and configure Seon bus cameras, and push content to transit partners.

Collaborate with vendors on software tuning, troubleshooting, fixes, and triage.

Document newly established and existing operational processes in the knowledge management system.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study. Professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

Five years of professional, full-time experience in systems administration, network support, or a related field.

Technical

Skills:

Advanced skills in Active Directory tools, Group Policy management, Windows Server management, VMware, Net App, remote connectivity, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications Proven experience working with public sector transit applications and related vendor software packages.

Demonstrated ability to perform complex Tier-III hardware and software troubleshooting using independent judgment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our…