Senior System Administrator

Abaco Systems is an acknowledged leader in rugged embedded computing, especially in the military/aerospace market. Our products are used in hundreds of mission critical applications, where the performance and reliability we deliver can be a matter of life and death.
We're growing fast:  we've added substantially to our organization in roles across the board - and that expansion will continue. We're also growing by acquisition. Our strategy puts our customers front and center of everything we do: their success will drive our success.
If you see yourself being part of a growing organization that's making a real difference in the world, Abaco Systems is for you.
 
 
 
As part of our Infrastructure Team, this position is responsible for systems administration of internal and external Windows and Virtualized/Cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Network implementation and maintenance
• Compliance and security
• Server builds, automation, system software and end user support
• Active Directory maintenance
• VMware, Sharepoint, backup and disaster recovery processes and many others.

You will be required to travel up to 25 percent of the time.
Qualifications

• 7+ years technical support including Systems Administration and/or Network Administration
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure
• Extensive experience with PowerShell
• Extensive experience with Active Directory including managing/maintaining several domains
• Expert knowledge of network protocols such as: DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, SFTP.
• Working knowledge of Network and TCP/IP routing/subnetting, SAN and NAS connectivity
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco network equipment/IOS: routing, switching, and firewalls
• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere
• Advanced knowledge of Windows operating systems 
• Extensive knowledge of Security Compliance
• Working knowledge of Cyber Security tools such as: Splunk, Qualys, DLP, McAfee
• Working knowledge of end user computing tools such as: SCCM, WSUS
• Working knowledge of monitoring tools such as: SCOM, Solarwinds, CISCO Prime

Key Factors for Success

• Strong analytical and decision making abilities
• Able to build strong partnership with business partners and the project teams
• Takes responsibility for delivering superior value and client service
• Works well with people who have diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives
• Influences others without direct authority
• Approaches opportunities and issues with an optimistic, action-oriented, and solution-based approach.
• Good writing skills to document plans and process

 
At Abaco, we know that our people are our strength. We're a team with a common goal - and we're passionate about what we do, innovative, and open-minded. We're not just given responsibility - we're actively encouraged to make things happen. Oh, and - we have fun. If that sounds like your kind of organization - why not join us?