Description

Job Description: Sr IT Systems Administrator
Location: Memphis, TN 38125
Duration: 11 Months

Description:
• *This position is Contract to Hire and OPEN TO MEMPHIS AND REMOTE**

MANAGER'S NOTES:
Expert in SharePoint, Power Apps, PowerBI and Power Automate

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide system administration of key infrastructure and application systems; to oversee installation, performance, monitoring, patching, backup, and restore activities; and to maintain strong working relationship with all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for provisioning, installing/configuring, operating, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Responsible for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of the systems and applications supported by Technology Services. Ensures Service Level Agreements/Operating Level Agreements are met or exceeded. Understands and adheres to industry best practices related to system administration. Responsible for maintaining relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders; ensures timely dissemination of information. Conducts research and development to facilitate continuous improvement and innovation. Maintains systems that support infrastructure, Microsoft Windows and application systems that support Finance, Application Performance Monitoring, SharePoint, video conferencing, and other productions systems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a technology related field, comparable technical institute certification, systems administration training, or equivalent work experience preferred. Technical certification(s) a plus. ITILv3 certification/training a plus. Industry Standard certifications a plus (i.e. MCSA, MCTS). Experience Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years of experience working as a systems administrator. Experience in Windows Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, ANS, IIS, SQL and Great Plains and in administrating video conferencing technologies preferred. Skills & Knowledge Knowledge of Windows Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, SQL, and Great Plains High technical aptitude/acumen Good written and verbal communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Excellent interpersonal skills with multiple levels of the organization Ability to work in a disciplined manner and remain composed under pressure Ability to quickly process information, correlate, disseminate, and make appropriate risk based decisions Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Requirements:
• *This position is Contract to Hire and OPEN TO MEMPHIS AND REMOTE**

Responsibilities

• To provide system administration of key infrastructure and application systems; to oversee installation, performance, monitoring, patching, backup, and restore activities; and to maintain strong working relationship with all stakeholders
• Responsible for provisioning, installing/configuring, operating, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure
• Responsible for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of the systems and applications supported by Technology Services
• Ensures Service Level Agreements/Operating Level Agreements are met or exceeded
• Understands and adheres to industry best practices related to system administration
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders; ensures timely dissemination of information
• Conducts research and development to facilitate continuous improvement and innovation
• Maintains systems that support infrastructure, Microsoft Windows and application systems that support Finance, Application Performance Monitoring, SharePoint, video conferencing, and other productions systems
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports the organization's quality program(s)
• Travels as required
• Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time

Qualifications

• MCSA, MCTS)
• Experience Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years of experience working as a systems administrator
• Skills & Knowledge Knowledge of Windows Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, SQL, and Great Plains High technical aptitude/acumen Good written and verbal communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Excellent interpersonal skills with multiple levels of the organization Ability to work in a disciplined manner and remain composed under pressure Ability to quickly process information, correlate, disseminate, and make appropriate risk based decisions Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations
• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position
• *This position is Contract to Hire and OPEN TO MEMPHIS AND REMOTE**

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree