Senior System Administrator

KForce is working with a well-known not-for-profit (a unique industry!) for a Senior System Administrator to join their team. This position is direct hire, full-time, and onsite in Midtown (close to all the major hubs). The firm is offering a Pension Plan, a Bonus, a great Benefits!

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for operating secure computing platforms and enterprise applications in the Institute s private cloud. Responsible for operating and maintaining the Institute s enterprise systems, Windows servers, and Windows networks. Deploy, install, upgrade, and continuously improve the Institute s operating environment, and maintain the ongoing reliability, performance, and support of the Information Technology infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, servers, and network, responding to incidents and problems, and planning for growth. This role is also responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the private cloud. Advanced problem diagnosis and resolution are required, with a sharp focus on enterprise security analysis and optimizing system performance. This role responds to computer security breaches, virus and malware infections, and cyber-security threats. Implements supports and complies with the firm s Information Security Management System security controls to protect enterprise data and IT infrastructure.

Other responsibilities include troubleshooting problems as reported by users and supporting remote access and Email services while maintaining a secure environment. Deploys, configures, and manages infrastructure solutions based on application needs and anticipated growth, deploys and configures new virtual servers and maintains the private cloud infrastructure.

**The description mentions a lot of technical skills. But the critical items to this role are the following: Windows Infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, etc), strong VMware experience, and Networking (routing, switches, firewall, etc). Security experience is a plus.

**I also have multiple (full-time/Manhattan/onsite) senior-level network engineering positions open (routing/switches focused - SDWAN, etc.). Please apply for this role, and we can discuss them separately.

Essential Functions

Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support the VMWare private cloud infrastructure environments

Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support Linux and Windows virtual servers, including expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Replication, SMB, DFSR, etc.

Maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support the Institute s network and cyber-security infrastructure

Manage the Institute s Disaster Recovery plan by ensuring RPO and RTO are achieved and tape backups are performed on a scheduled basis

Monitor database performance and recommend changes

Monitor and administer storage devices

Support enterprise-wide work initiatives and projects

Recommend improvements that increase system security, reliability, and performance

Provide Infrastructure Support for multiple developed systems and applications of medium to high complexity, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility.

Provide Support for enterprise applications such as Alfresco, Confluence, SharePoint, and custom-developed web applications

Provide support for business-critical applications

Responsible for deploying and managing security SSL Certificates, MFA Infrastructure, and 802.1X

Support and comply with the Institute s Information Security Management System (ISO/IEC 27001:2013)

Manage the firm s security awareness program

Participate in IT audits and cybersecurity assessments at regular intervals

Maintain, manage, and support cyber-security devices, applications, and appliances

Primary point of contact with the Institute s Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage the relationship

Ensure delivery of clear and concise performance and uptime reports to management on a daily basis

Keep current on the cybersecurity, regulatory, and threat landscapes

Perform upgrades, patches, and updates to production applications and servers

Provide technical assistance to members of the IT Department

Prepare project plans, and implementation schedules, and coordinate new site installations

Document system and network infrastructure and application processes and configurations

Information Security Responsibilities

Attend/complete assigned information security training by the designated completion date.

Read and adhere to published ISMS policies and procedures.

Report timely any observed violations of ISMS policy - or known encroachments on information security - to your department leader and/or the Information Technology Department.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus eight years experience

VMWare, Microsoft Windows, and Cisco Systems certifications desired

8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 200 servers)

8+ years of hands-on experience and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure

8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows 20XX operating systems

8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory

8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading a VMWare ESXi environment and VMWare vSphere

5+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading a VMWare Horizon View cloud desktop environment

3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining VMWare Horizon View cloud desktop environment

2+ years of hands-on experience administering public cloud environments

Other Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to take on a lead role in coordinating projects

Expert knowledge of VMware in a large environment with strong knowledge of VMware clustering, configuration, and management

In-depth understanding of network security and access control

Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols

Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, including packet-level traffic analysis

Cisco switches and routers (Strong Knowledge Required), Pure storage systems

Knowledge of administering Palo Alto Firewalls, Arista switches

Strong security analysis skills and experience with SIEM and Vulnerability Management solutions