System Administrator - Permanent - Remote, but should reside in PA, NY, CT, MA area some travel to offices occasionally as needed

System Administrator - Permanent - Remote, but should reside in PA, NY, CT, MA area some travel to offices occasionally as needed

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System Administrator
Location Remote, but should reside in PA, NY, CT, MA area some travel to offices occasionally as needed
Duration: Permanent

Client requires a System Administrator who will work with us to adopt, implement, and leverage our leading-edge technology. As part of a larger team, this versatile role provides both first and second level support to corporate associates, whether they are on-site or travelling anywhere around the globe. Client is a fast pace environment, where technology needs to run both smoothly and efficiently for everyone.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support Microsoft Windows server technologies (Server 2016/2019) operating systems, Exchange Online, DNS and Active Directory, and virtualization platforms.
• Supporting and administering Azure AD
• Configure and install client, server, and networking equipment.
• Manage access controls including user accounts, VPN, and multifactor authentication.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies, including clients, cloud services, VoIP phones, cell phones, ondemand web meetings/collaboration, and client backup solutions.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to established standards.
• Identify and resolve issues and service outages.
• Ensure backup and recovery is consistently completed.
• Periodic support for off-site Leadership conferences, Board-of-Director and Shareholder meetings.
• Assist in the management of backup power generator.
• Assist with the remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Assist with implementing and managing global security initiatives.
• Sarsbanes-Oxley audit preparations.

• Disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Support for Global Information Security investigations.
• Team participation in global projects along with Crane's broader IT community.

• Due to the nature of our environment, some after-hours support will be required in support of end-user requirements, leadership meetings, and technical upgrades.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology or Computer Science.
• ITIL Practitioner Certification or greater.
• Microsoft Certifications preferred: MCSE and MOS
• Microsoft technologies preferred:
  • Windows 7 / 10 clients
  • Office 2016 / 365
  • Windows Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019
  • SQL Server 2016
  • SharePoint 2016
  • Government and Commerical Azure
  • Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)
  • Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and
  • Dynamics SL 2018
• Active Directory and Group Policy administration
• PowerShell knowledge is beneficial but not required
• VMware ESXi hypervisor
• Veeam backup and recovery
• Meraki Wi-Fi solutions
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, subnetting and routing
• Working knowledge of firewalls and internet protocols (pptp, http, https, smtp, & rpc)
• Very strong communication and customer oriented interpersonal skills.

Solid troubleshooting ability for network, server and desktop applications