Sr. Systems Administrator - IT Operations

OnTrac is hiring a Sr. Systems Administrator  

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter! 

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.  

Location: Remote MUST reside near one of the following locations:

• Cleveland, OH
• Phoenix, AZ
• Louisville, KY
• Mclean, VA

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary depending on business needs. 

Employment Logistics:  

The Sr. Systems Administrator’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. The Sr. Systems Administrator will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Unpacking the Benefits:  

• Competitive individual and group benefits   
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance   
• Paid Time Off including Holiday pay.   
• 401(k) with company match   
• Safe and clean work environment   

The Must-Haves:

• BA/BS or undergrad degree in computer science and/or 7 years of equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in overseeing the design, security, stability, and implementation of systems, applications, and related products.
• Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and best practices.
• Extensive experience with core software applications, including Azure, Microsoft 365,  Windows and Linux operating systems, MECM/SCCM, hypervisors, backup systems, and other essential systems.
• Strong working technical knowledge of PowerShell and scripting.

Your Mission in Motion:

• Collaborate with infrastructure & development teams to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Review and assess impact to existing systems in the environment.
• Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
• Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services.
• Design, install, maintain and support technical infrastructure, hardware and system software components
• Provide top tier support of system software and hardware to Systems Administrators and Customers alike.
• Design, configure, troubleshoot and support multiple infrastructure platforms
• Performing high-level root cause analysis for service interruption recovery and create preventive measures
• Continually improve infrastructure designs through research and adoption of new products and automation technologies for the purpose of lowering cost, easing management burden, increasing consistency, or providing performance improvements.
• Develop automation processes for provisioning, configuration, build-test-deploy and ongoing support tasks in support of the Infrastructure team.
• Provide application, OS installation, configuration, and patching as well as data reporting.
• Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.
• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to technical teams.
• Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Integrate servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems.
• Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
• Provide orientation and training to junior members and end users for all modified and new systems.

Paving your way to your success:

• Proven experience in overseeing the design, security, stability, and implementation of systems, applications, and related products.
• Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and best practices.
• Strong working technical knowledge of PowerShell and scripting.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required.
• On-call availability for 7 days or more per month.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!  

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 

OnTrac is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply. 

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