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Systems Administrator I

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

Manages all aspects of network and server performance, security, back-up, user account management, email systems, internet access, office systems and applications. Support and maintain the corporate LAN/WAN infrastructure.

 The mission at Make-A-Wish is to grant the wish of every child with a critical illness. The Systems Administrator I is a key contributor to the mission by supporting and maintaining the corporate LAN/WAN infrastructure.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assists in overseeing the performance of the network and servers, ensuring a smooth running technology infrastructure, complete with back-up.
  • Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replaces defective components when necessary.
  • Performs audits, preventative maintenance, upgrades, patch management, and firmware upgrades.
  • Supports network related projects according to agreed upon budget and schedules.
  • Monitors and maintains email applications and virus protection.
  • Assists in the management and maintenance of disaster recovery systems.
  • Partners in a 24/7 systems support team ensuring optimum network functionality, performing maintenance requiring server downtime after-hours.
  • Maintains and supports security policy, implementing security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  • Partners with users’ to resolve issues and problems they are experiencing related to system performance.
  • Performs other related job duties, as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Demonstrated successful problem solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management, and research and data analysis.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Engage effectively with professionals at all levels of the organization.
  • Organize work, prioritize, and delegate to meet deadlines, and make timely decisions with sound judgment.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 -5 years hands-on experience supporting a medium sized network.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft networks and products including Exchange Server, Remote Access Server, Terminal Server, etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work in an office environment.
  • May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential 
  • Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness  
  • *100% employer paid for employee* 
  • Health and Flexible Spending Account Options 
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  
  • *100% employer paid for employee* 
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan  
  • 15 PTO days, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days 
  • Maternity Leave 
  • Educational Tuition Assistance 
  • Employee Awards and Recognition Programs 
  • Individual and Leadership Development  
  • Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets 

Organization Info

Make-A-Wish America

Overview
Headquarters: 
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Founded: 
1986
About Us
Mission: 

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Based in Phoenix, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is one of the nation's leading charities, serving children in every community in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. With the help of generous donors and approximately 25,000 volunteers nationwide, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 38 minutes, on average. Since our inception in 1980, we have granted more than 226,000 wishes. Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America at www.wish.org (http://www.wish.org) and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 30 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 30 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Make-A-Wish America
industry: 
Nonprofit