IT Systems Administrator

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Job description

Overview:
IT Systems Administrator

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking to hire an IT Systems Admin to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing Microsoft Windows Server and VMware environments, with a proven ability to execute tasks with limited oversight. This role is critical in ensuring the optimal performance, security, and reliability of our IT systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:
System Installation and Configuration: Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware to meet organizational needs.

User Management: Create, manage, and delete user accounts and permissions to ensure secure access to systems.

System Monitoring: Monitor system performance and availability, ensuring optimal operation and quick resolution of issues.

Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup solutions; ensure data recovery processes are in place and tested regularly.

Security Management: Maintain system security through firewalls, antivirus software, and access controls to protect sensitive data.

Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues; provide technical support to users as needed.

Network Management: Manage network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to ensure connectivity and security.

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies to support operational continuity.

Software Updates and Patch Management: Regularly update software and apply security patches to systems to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Performance Tuning: Optimize system performance through tuning and resource management to enhance efficiency.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other IT staff and departments to support organizational goals and initiatives.

Compliance and Auditing: Ensure systems comply with relevant regulations and conduct regular audits to maintain compliance.

Required Experience:
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience administering a Microsoft Windows Server and VMware environment.

Technical Proficiency: Fluent in the duties and responsibilities outlined above, with a strong ability to execute tasks independently.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and support users.

Compensation Range Minimum:
USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range Maximum:
USD $(phone number removed)/Yr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at and , respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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