System Administrator

Position: System Administrator 2

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Seeking a skilled Systems Administrator 2 to join the team in West Fargo, ND. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of IT experience and a strong background in maintaining and supporting network infrastructure. This is a 12-month contract with possible extension.

Job Title: Systems Administrator 2

Job Location: West Fargo, ND 58078

Job Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Job Description:

The main function of a systems administrator is to install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. A typical systems administrator is responsible for monitoring the network to ensure network availability to all system users and performing necessary maintenance to support network availability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, network hardware, mobile devices, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Perform disaster recovery operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, vulnerabilities, and replace defective components when necessary.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational management to prioritize multiple project action items and manage time effectively
• Basic ability to identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software related to LAN/WAN and desktop PCs

Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in a computer-related field is required, with preference given to a four-year degree in an IT-related field
• Two to four years of professional experience required

Position’s Contributions to Work Group

• PC and mobile hardware and software support for factory devices including corporate deployed IT assets at the Fargo facilities
• Provide support for PC operating system and security patch updates/deployments for factory floor devices
• Diagnose hardware failures or vulnerabilities and replace failed parts, replace PC or coordinate repairs with 3rd party vendors
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure (switches, routers, cabling, architecture understanding)
• Perform basic network and server equipment installation under the direction and support from the infrastructure team
• Assist with application/software related incidents, problems or vulnerabilities and/or coordinate with the software provider for resolution as needed
• Provide Root Cause Analysis on issues impacting computers on the factory floor or site-specific client/server solutions and make necessary corrections or recommendations to improve/resolve impact
• Assist with supporting developed applications including initial troubleshooting
• Assist with ERP and other site-specific account administration as needed
• Assist with non-standard account administration in Active Directory
• Assist with other factory IT projects and initiatives as requested
• Desktop PC related hardware/software technology
• Backend infrastructure (server, storage, database, network)

Typical Task Breakdown

• Attending discussions with local business partners, corporate IT, and collaborating with other IT on-site team members to provide status updates and determine next steps
• Complete installation of site-specific software on desktops and coordinate deployment of assets to the factory floor work centers
• Troubleshoot network infrastructure or desktop assets at the local facility
• Work on IT projects for LAN/WAN, desktop, or audio/video improvements
• Work with a production supervisor or office worker to remediate a client/server technical issue

Interaction with Team

• 2 other team members onsite; worker will be supporting internal customers
• Onsite

Education & Experience Required

• Minimum requirement is associate’s degree
• Minimum requirement of two to four years professional IT experience

Technical Skills (Required)

• 2-4 years professional IT experience in each of the following areas

Technical Skills (Desired – Nice to…