Corporate Systems Administrator

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of systems including servers, storage, network equipment/services, IT security equipment and services. Additionally the Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring all systems are properly backed up and patched to meet Kessler Collection policies.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

-Networking
-Servers
-Storage
-Backups
-Security
-System Patching
-PCI
-Active Directory
-VPN
-Systems Monitoring
-Documentation
-Escalation Point for IT Support Specialist

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

-Self-motivated.
-Excellent problem solving skills.
-Ability to work well in a highly dynamic environment, and efficiently multi-task.
-Ability to effectively manage third-party vendors for support of various systems.
-Good oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-2-year IT-related degree required, with a 4-year degree preferred.
-Ten plus years of progressive IT infrastructure experience.
-Expert-level hands-on Active Directory skills.
-Five plus years of hands-on server hardware and Operating System experience with Windows Server 2.
-Five plus years of working experience with various storage including SANs, NAS, and DAS.
-Five plus years of working with backup software including Backup Exec, and/or Net Backup.
-Three plus years of working virtualization experience including VmWare and/or Hyper-V.
-Hands-on working experience with systems patching including WSUS.
-Hands-on working experience with network switches including configuration of VLANs. HP & Cisco preferred.
-Previous working experience with PCI-DSS standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

- No Direct Reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

-Candidate must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
-Candidate must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
-Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
-This position frequently interacts in person, email, phone, cell phone and Skype with owners, corporate executives, property level leadership and external vendors.
-This position maintains direct contact with external vendors on behalf of the company, and may be required to host meetings and/or attend industry related events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- The Systems Engineer position can be physically demanding at times and may require lifting of up to 40 pounds without assistance.

The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics