Experis is partnering with an academic-focused client to hire a Systems Administrator to join their team. This position would be onsite in Boise, ID.

What You Will be Doing:

• Work in a Windows and Linux, VMware environment, hosted, on-campus in their datacenter
• Act in the role of network/server infrastructure owner with responsibility for operations, security, configuration, lifecycle, maintenance and support of all network and server systems.
• Serve as a technical expert in areas of enterprise networking, and administration of Windows and Linux on VMWare.
• Proactively manage Microsoft 365 infrastructure, build security and compliance solutions, monitor system for incidents and respond to threats.
• Administer user and group access, identity management, authentication, and access.
• Administer messaging and collaboration services for messaging, voice, and video: deploy, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and monitor.
• Administer web hosting systems, ensuring availability and security of public facing services.
• Support and manage campus physical network infrastructure and data center, including optical and copper networks, switching, routing, security appliances, bandwidth management technologies, and wireless networking.
• Provision and operate campus telephone infrastructure, including central VoIP PBX, analog connectivity, and PSTN interfaces.
• Respond to after-hours infrastructure issues and perform scheduled maintenance activities.
• Configure and administer backup systems, perform backup, and restore and recovery operation activities. Participate in continuity exercises.
• Install, maintain, and operate infrastructure protection, detection and logging technologies.
• Develop and maintain procedures, programs and documentation of servers, network, and infrastructure. Promote efficient operations and quality IT service.
• Assist the Director of Information Technology in budgeting for acquisitions and upgrades based on institutional lifecycle policies and industry trends.
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience You Should Have:

• 2+ years Windows network administration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows client and Microsoft Office.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange.
• Solid working knowledge of networking, switching, routing, security, and wireless technologies.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux server administration practices.
• Operational experience with Active Directory, including AD Domain Services and Group Policy.
• Experience administering virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere.
• Experience implementing and administering system backups, restoring systems, and disaster recovery.
• Experience automating systems work using common scripting tools such as PowerShell
• Experience with network and cloud storage.
• Effective hardware and software troubleshooting skills, both client and server.
• Able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical end users.
• Commitment to continued education with respect to industry trends, products, and services.
• At least one current industry certification, such as Server+, Network+, CCNA, or related Microsoft Certification.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as needed.