We are seeking an experienced System Administrator for its corporate Information Technology operations based in Lenexa, Kansas. This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:
Design, implement, configure, and maintain various Azure SaaS Cloud Services such as Azure AD, Azure Local, AIP, ATP, ASR, CAS, EM+S, Teams, Intune, AAD Connect, Exchange Online and O365.
Optimize Azure buildouts for cost/performance (VM optimization, reserved instances, etc.)
Recommend, develop, plan, manage, implement, and fully document IT projects
Identify improvements to IT documentation, network maps, processes/procedures, and tickets
Manage and respond to escalated support tickets
Research products and new technologies to increase efficiency of business and operations
Be the escalation point for Field Techs, Software Administrators, and Service Desk Technicians
Keep all tickets and projects updated and track time in a detailed format
Maintain documentation on standard procedures, common troubleshooting steps, known issues, etc. within a knowledge base or wiki
Maintain inventory of systems, servers, applications, services, etc. (SharePoint, Service Now, or other asset management solutions)
Perform daily health checks on all systems through various monitoring solutions (Logic Monitor, vCenter, email alerts, etc.) and review/verify/resolve/document
Deploy servers, systems, applications, environments, etc. using documented guidelines and procedures
Ability to lead an Infrastructure project to successful completion
Ability to operate autonomously
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements: 1-4+ years of networking and IT Infrastructure experience with a focus on networking concepts
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field - OR - an equivalent combination of experience and industry certifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team first mentality
Current intermediate level certifications or willingness to get certified (Ex. VCP, CCNA, Intermediate MS certification, or other equivalent certifications)
Perferred Requirements:Experience with cloud architecture, security, and management
Experience with Office 365 and Microsoft Azure
Experience with Meraki and Dell networking technologies
Experience with general system administration
Experience with FortiNet Firewall Devices
Certifications preferred: VCP-NV, Network +, Security +, ITILv3, Cloud Centric Certifications such as the CCSP or Azure/Office 365 Administration