POSITION OVERVIEW

The System Administrator, based at our corporate headquarters in Pennsauken, NJ, and reporting to the Service Manager, is responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and managing our software, hardware, and networks. This role ensures our IT infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently, providing essential support to employees, troubleshooting issues, and implementing new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience with system and network administration, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the security, maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
• Monitors system logs, SIEM tools for unusual or suspicious activity.
• Research threats and vulnerabilities and, where appropriate, take action to mitigate threats and remediate vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 2-3 years' experience with Microsoft Azure Security and Compliance Center, Microsoft Intune, and Defender configurations.
• 5-7 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications such AZ-900, AZ-140, Security +, CISA, CISSP, CCNA, CCNP or other industry related certifications are a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response and identity and access management.
• Solid knowledge of database administration, SQL or equivalent
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, Hyper-V or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation tools.
• A proven history of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols

AMERICAN FURNITURE RENTAL, INC. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. We proudly uphold EEO and Affirmative Action principles, ensuring an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.