Senior Systems Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phoenix, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70 - 90
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Senior Systems Administrator
Phoenix AZ
Hybrid
Hybrid
SARRCs mission is to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. SARRC is a leading provider of autism services dedicated to helping individuals with autism reach their full potential. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both clients and employees.
The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration maintenance monitoring security and continuous improvement of SARRCs enterprise technology infrastructure across multiple Arizona locations. This role serves as the organizations primary infrastructure resource and Tier 3 escalation point supporting server administration virtualization networking identity management cybersecurity backup and disaster recovery endpoint management and cloud-connected services. Working closely with the IT Director the Senior Systems Administrator will assess and modernize existing infrastructure maintain system reliability and security document critical systems and support SARRCs continued growth and expansion. The ideal candidate combines senior-level technical expertise with excellent troubleshooting documentation communication and change management skills.
Your Role at SARRC
- Infrastructure Administration: Administer and maintain Windows Server environments on-premises infrastructure and supporting systems. Monitor server storage network endpoint and cloud-connected systems to ensure availability performance and reliability. Perform infrastructure health assessments lifecycle planning patching upgrades and maintenance activities. Identify emerging hardware software compute capacity and performance issues before they affect business operations.
- Virtualization Storage Backup and Recovery: Administer and support virtualized environments and hypervisor platforms. Support migration and modernization initiatives involving virtualization technologies including transition away from legacy platforms where applicable. Manage backup and recovery systems including Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Network Administration: Administer and support enterprise networking infrastructure including switching routing VLANs wireless networks VPN technologies and firewall platforms. Troubleshoot complex connectivity performance routing segmentation and wireless issues across multiple locations. Participate in network expansion design and configuration activities for new and existing sites.
- Security Compliance and Risk Management: Support cybersecurity initiatives security best practices and risk reduction across the organization. Monitor prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities across servers endpoints network infrastructure and cloud-connected services. Administer endpoint security tools and participate in security awareness initiatives. Support HIPAA-related security and privacy requirements applicable to IT systems and infrastructure.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible systems administration or infrastructure administration experience.
- Strong experience administering Windows Server environments in a multi-site organization.
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory Group Policy Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity environments.
- Experience managing virtualization platforms and hypervisor technologies.
- Experience administering enterprise backup replication and disaster recovery solutions.
- Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP routing switching VLANs VPNs firewalls and wireless networking.
- Experience supporting security administration vulnerability remediation endpoint security access management and compliance activities.
- Strong written documentation skills and ability to produce clear technical procedures diagrams standards and change records.
- Availability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends - providing after-hours support for severe infrastructure incidents.
- Occasional travel between SARRC locations in Arizona reliable transportation needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting healthcare nonprofit research behavioral health autism services or other regulated environments.
- Familiarity with HIPAA security and privacy requirements.
- Experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-connected infrastructure monitoring.
- Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Experience with SonicWall Dell Ubiquiti Arista or similar network platforms.
- Experience with Red Hat-based environments or OpenShift Virtualization is helpful but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune IBM MaaS360 or other endpoint/mobile device management platforms.
- PowerShell scripting experience; Power Automate Python or Bash experience helpful.
- Understanding of ITIL principles ITIL 4 documentation practices change management and operational process maturity.
- Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Security Cisco VMware or similar credentials.
Salary: $70K - $90K DOE
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with occasional after hours and weekend expectations.
Company Culture:
At SARRC we value people excellence innovation learning and leadership. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives and skills.
Additional Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off for vacation personal time and sick leave with an additional 8 paid holidays!
- Professional Development Stipend: Receive an annual $1000 stipend to support professional development activities such as conferences workshops or certifications.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical vision and dental insurance with the majority of coverage paid for by SARRC!
- 401k Matching: Contribute to your retirement with a 50% company match up to 6%.
Our Story
Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizonas largest nonprofit serving the autism community SARRC conducts innovative research provides evidence-based practices disseminates effective training and builds inclusive communities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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