Systems Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85000 - 97000
Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About MGE
MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.
OurCore Values
Safety Continuous Development Respect Integrity Performance Trust Fun
How You Can Make an Impact
The System Administrator is responsible for assisting in all technology-related issues escalated from Helpdesk support. They will be involved in the continuous development of the infrastructure and stay current with the IT business needs of the organization. The system administrator should have a strong technical understanding of Microsoft operating systems and servers including various hardware software and networking systems. Additionally excellent problem-solving communication and interpersonal skills along with patience and the ability to work in a team environment.
How You Will Contribute
What You Bring to the Table
Your Prior Experience
Our Competitive Package
Pay: $85000 to $97000 annually
This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience education skills and applicable knowledge.
Above and Beyond Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time On-Site
Affirmative Action/EEO
MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.
Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.
This role requires sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a prolonged period of time. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Other Duties
Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice based on the companys needs.
MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.
OurCore Values
Safety Continuous Development Respect Integrity Performance Trust Fun
How You Can Make an Impact
The System Administrator is responsible for assisting in all technology-related issues escalated from Helpdesk support. They will be involved in the continuous development of the infrastructure and stay current with the IT business needs of the organization. The system administrator should have a strong technical understanding of Microsoft operating systems and servers including various hardware software and networking systems. Additionally excellent problem-solving communication and interpersonal skills along with patience and the ability to work in a team environment.
How You Will Contribute
- Provide Tier 2 support for escalated helpdesk requests and mentor junior IT staff in troubleshooting hardware software and network issues.
- Manage and maintain internal and customer-facing infrastructure including servers firewalls network devices and VPN/VLAN configurations.
- Oversee endpoint protection system monitoring and network security to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Proactively identify assess and mitigate security vulnerabilities across systems applications and networks to strengthen the organizations security posture.
- Configure deploy and manage applications devices and assets using Microsoft Intune and other MDM solutions.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services including licensing SharePoint OneDrive and Teams ensuring data integrity and effective collaboration.
- Design and implement user-friendly technology solutions and custom tools (e.g. apps workflows reports) to meet business needs using the most effective platform or technology available.
- Document IT processes procedures and best practices to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support for infrastructure-related emergencies and scheduled maintenance.
- Monitor system performance analyze issue trends and implement preventive solutions to improve stability and user experience.
- Support company programs and systems aligning technology solutions with organizational goals and policies.
- Assist with procurement and lifecycle management of IT hardware software and supplies in line with departmental budgets.
- Deliver onsite and remote IT support including travel to multiple operational sites within the state.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Table
- Proficiency with VMware and virtualization technologies including clustered servers and high-availability environments.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory (on-premises and hybrid environments) Group Policy DNS DHCP and identity synchronization.
- Experience administering and deploying Microsoft Servers and Microsoft SQL Servers in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365 (Office 365) including Teams SharePoint OneDrive and licensing management.
- Solid understanding of firewalls routing VPN technologies VLANs and network segmentation.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts and implementation.
- Experience supporting VoIP phone systems and unified communications.
- Knowledge of security best practices including endpoint protection compliance requirements and vulnerability management/mitigation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a patient methodical approach.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Demonstrated project management ability with strong prioritization and organizational skills
Your Prior Experience
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Desired: Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
- Required:4years of related experience.
Our Competitive Package
Pay: $85000 to $97000 annually
This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience education skills and applicable knowledge.
Above and Beyond Benefits
- Medical dental vision and life insurance.
- 401K
- We value work-life balance and offer a flex-time vacation policy for exempt employees. All our full-time employees receive ten paid company holidays.
- Multiple monitors standing desks and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
- Monthly birthday celebrations team lunches company-wide employee recognition eventsand other employee engagement opportunities.
- Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
- Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling legal consultation financial consultation ID recovery emotional well-being resources dependent care resources and crisis consultation.
Job Type: Full-Time On-Site
Affirmative Action/EEO
MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.
Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment.
This role requires sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a prolonged period of time. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Other Duties
Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice based on the companys needs.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
MGE Underground is a leading utility infrastructure contractor specializing in electric distribution, gas infrastructure, telecommunications, and more.
