Markel
Systems Administrator - State National
Markel, Bedford, Texas, United States, 76022
What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!The Infrastructure Engineer provides expertise in supporting one or more products or services while pro-actively monitoring, controlling and supporting service operations; working to achieve service levels. Maintains the organization's IT infrastructure, which may include hardware, software, servers, storage solutions, networks, or physical facilities.
Essential Functions:
At least 3+ years of system or network administration in a production 24x7 environment.Help administer multi-server Windows and HP Unix network, including VPN connectivity, Internet/Web connectivity, Exchange email, back-ups, security, and user administration.Monitor and regularly report status of network components and performance.Assist in the analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of network expansion, configuration, and performance issues.Assist in the planning, evaluation, configuration, and installation of servers and related equipment and software.Skills/Abilities:
Good interpersonal and written/verbal communications skillsStrong attention to detailConscientiousAbility to take responsibility for action and outcomesAbility to stay informed of current industry trends and learn new conceptsGood problem solving skillsRequires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skillsBuilds knowledge of the organization, processes and customersSolves a range of straightforward problemsAnalyzes possible solutions using standard proceduresReceives a moderate level of guidance and directionEducation/Experience:
College degree preferred, high school diploma required.Good interpersonal and written/verbal communications skillsStrong attention to detailConscientiousAbility to take responsibility for action and outcomesAbility to stay informed of current industry trends and learn new conceptsGood problem solving skillsSelf motivatedAt least 4 years of experience administering Windows 2003 Active directory, Exchange 2003, SQL Server, MOM, SMS, Unix experience a plus (preferably HP Unix)Some MCSE certifications preferred (Windows 2003, MS Exchange, and SQL Server)Other certifications preferred#piq #deib
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What's in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose
'Apply Now'
to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Caution: Employment scams
Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:
All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
No agencies please.
Join us and play your part in something special!The Infrastructure Engineer provides expertise in supporting one or more products or services while pro-actively monitoring, controlling and supporting service operations; working to achieve service levels. Maintains the organization's IT infrastructure, which may include hardware, software, servers, storage solutions, networks, or physical facilities.
Essential Functions:
At least 3+ years of system or network administration in a production 24x7 environment.Help administer multi-server Windows and HP Unix network, including VPN connectivity, Internet/Web connectivity, Exchange email, back-ups, security, and user administration.Monitor and regularly report status of network components and performance.Assist in the analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of network expansion, configuration, and performance issues.Assist in the planning, evaluation, configuration, and installation of servers and related equipment and software.Skills/Abilities:
Good interpersonal and written/verbal communications skillsStrong attention to detailConscientiousAbility to take responsibility for action and outcomesAbility to stay informed of current industry trends and learn new conceptsGood problem solving skillsRequires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skillsBuilds knowledge of the organization, processes and customersSolves a range of straightforward problemsAnalyzes possible solutions using standard proceduresReceives a moderate level of guidance and directionEducation/Experience:
College degree preferred, high school diploma required.Good interpersonal and written/verbal communications skillsStrong attention to detailConscientiousAbility to take responsibility for action and outcomesAbility to stay informed of current industry trends and learn new conceptsGood problem solving skillsSelf motivatedAt least 4 years of experience administering Windows 2003 Active directory, Exchange 2003, SQL Server, MOM, SMS, Unix experience a plus (preferably HP Unix)Some MCSE certifications preferred (Windows 2003, MS Exchange, and SQL Server)Other certifications preferred#piq #deib
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What's in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose
'Apply Now'
to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Caution: Employment scams
Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:
All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.
No agencies please.