Vaco
Principal Systems Administrator | Nashville
Vaco, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37201
We are hiring a Principal Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize Vaco's Microsoft-based systems and Meraki Cloud infrastructure.Salary: Full-time at $155,000 with an opportunity for bonusOn-site Requirements: Full-time on-site in Brentwood, TN with some travel involvedResponsibilities:
Leads the administration and maintenance of Microsoft-based infrastructure (including but not limited to Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Azure, and Hyper-V environments) through system upgrades, patch management, and tuningOversees Meraki Cloud networking by configuring Meraki-managed switches, wireless access points, and security appliances, operating Meraki dashboard deployments, and working with VPN configuration, firewall rule implementation, and layer 3 routingDesigns, implements, and maintains high-availability solutions and disaster recovery plans for all Microsoft-based systems and Meraki Cloud networking while developing strategies for server consolidation, virtualization, and cloud migration using Azure, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platformsEnsures all systems comply with industry security standards and best practices as well as regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) while implementing and enforcing policies across the EnterpriseProvides Tier 3 support for complex technical issues related to Windows-based systems, Microsoft applications, and Meraki Cloud networking; performs root cause analysis on system failures and takes corrective actions to prevent recurrenceServes as a technical mentor to junior administrators, leads technical discussions and projects across various IT teams (network, database, application), and develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentationQualifications:
8+ years experience managing Microsoft infrastructure environments in an enterprise setting.Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, M365Azure cloud, Hyper-V/VMwarePowerShell scripting, TCP/IP networking, firewalls, load balancing, SCCM, IntuneCertifications - Azure Admin Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL, among others highly preferredExcellent problem solving and interpersonal skillsProven ability to manage direct reports
Leads the administration and maintenance of Microsoft-based infrastructure (including but not limited to Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Azure, and Hyper-V environments) through system upgrades, patch management, and tuningOversees Meraki Cloud networking by configuring Meraki-managed switches, wireless access points, and security appliances, operating Meraki dashboard deployments, and working with VPN configuration, firewall rule implementation, and layer 3 routingDesigns, implements, and maintains high-availability solutions and disaster recovery plans for all Microsoft-based systems and Meraki Cloud networking while developing strategies for server consolidation, virtualization, and cloud migration using Azure, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platformsEnsures all systems comply with industry security standards and best practices as well as regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) while implementing and enforcing policies across the EnterpriseProvides Tier 3 support for complex technical issues related to Windows-based systems, Microsoft applications, and Meraki Cloud networking; performs root cause analysis on system failures and takes corrective actions to prevent recurrenceServes as a technical mentor to junior administrators, leads technical discussions and projects across various IT teams (network, database, application), and develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentationQualifications:
8+ years experience managing Microsoft infrastructure environments in an enterprise setting.Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, M365Azure cloud, Hyper-V/VMwarePowerShell scripting, TCP/IP networking, firewalls, load balancing, SCCM, IntuneCertifications - Azure Admin Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL, among others highly preferredExcellent problem solving and interpersonal skillsProven ability to manage direct reports