Systems/Network Administrator

Our success at EQ Holdings depends on IT systems that help us reach consumers worldwide. We’re seeking an experienced systems/network administrator who’s enthusiastic to develop technological skills worldwide. This person will protect our critical systems and assets, build solutions, implement new software and hardware, provide training, and assist in developing the overall IT strategy. The systems administrator will empower breakthrough innovations, take on challenging assignments, lead initiatives, and be responsible for results. The ideal candidate is passionate about applying skills and expertise to a technology-based business model that creates real-world solutions for the global marketplace.

Objectives of this role:

• Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
• Take responsibility for projects and solutions within the larger business initiative
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide commercial advantage in the global marketplace
• Work with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements

Responsibilities:

• Perform server and network administration tasks (ex: user/group, security permissions, group policies, print services); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly
• Monitor data-center and cloud environments health using existing management tools, and respond to issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers and infrastructure when needed
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, security updates; support internet, LANs, WANs, and VLAN network segments
• Maintain cloud environment (primarily Microsoft Azure), including Virtual Machines, Storage, Firewalls, network connectivity and network segments
• Assist the help desk and other teams with troubleshooting to identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed

Required skills and qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in information technology or related field
• Strong Windows Server Administration experience / Linux Administration experience a plus
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure (specifically Microsoft Azure)
• Professional certifications preferred
• Experience with Office 365 Administration
• Networking experience and setup configuration of switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP
• Experience using PowerShell scripting and automation preferred.
• Pay Range: $100k - $130k