Systems Administrator
Location: US, TX, Fort Worth
Department: IS/IT
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Function: Information Technology
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree

Company profile:
Founded in 1974 in Canada, and in 1985 in the U.S. as a specialty engineering and contracting company, Landmark works throughout North America, with principal offices in Dallas/Fort Worth, Toronto, and Chicago.  We are committed to growth through leveraging our core competencies in planning, engineering and construction excellence, cooperative project execution, and client service with expansion into new markets involving water, energy, and the environment.

Description:
The Systems Administrator role at Landmark performs a wide range of activities on a tactical level. The Systems Administrator will work with the IT staff to monitor and maintain existing back-end systems as well as plan and implement new systems and enhancements. You will work alongside users throughout the organization and apply your technical knowledge to implement and maintain systems which provide the technical architecture upon which the business of the company runs.A successful candidate will be someone who is not satisfied with mediocrity or the status-quo, and can design appropriate solutions to overcome technical hurdles. They will go above and beyond in service of their users and projects because it is the right thing to do; personally, professionally, and for the greater organization. A successful candidate must be able to make an impact with minimal supervision while maintaining sensitivity to the greater goals of the department and organization. Above all else, a successful candidate will be someone who visibly enjoys what they do, has an eye for technical details, and has a passion for using technology to solve problems.Essential Functions:Proactively manage and monitor back-end network, applications, servers, UPS devices, and related systems to support production needs and performance requirements.Support corporate server environment, conducting troubleshooting/repair, and IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) activities.Manage network connectivity of multiple office locations and remote workers.Troubleshoot network problems or systems failure involving hardware and software to determine the causes and possible solutions. Install, update, and upgrade system software and applications.Manage, deploy, and update server systems using standard system management technologies.Implement solutions to resolve problems or escalates issues requiring additional resources to appropriate person. Insure system uptime meets organizational requirements. Maintains documentation relating to system and network setup, configuration, and changes.Management of corporate Active Directory and Network Group Policies.Manages system security features to insure protection and confidentiality of data.Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships and work in relation to IT systems.Work with other IT staff to evaluate and recommend new hardware and software technologies to the benefit of the company.Perform and validate routine data backup and disaster recovery processes as per organizational requirements. Recognize and make recommendations to improve processes or systems and remove inefficiencies.Train, guide, and instruct non-technical users in technical areas.Mentor and coach IT staff on proper. Provide technical support to users throughout the company as related to back-end systems.Augment and support Client Systems Administrators / Support Desk as needed.

Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Qualifications:Minimum of five (5) years of experience of progressive responsibility in similar environments.Associate degree or higher in IT (BS is preferred) or appropriate work experience. Experience administering current Windows server operating systems (2008 - 2012 R2) and Active Directory domains.Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2013, SQL Server 2008+, Powershell, and common system management technologies. Working knowledge of system virtualization and thin client technologies (Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V). Working knowledge of current TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VOIP, VPN, and network routing and prioritization.Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (Amazon EC2, Azure, ADFS, Office 365). Familiarity with common productivity applications including Microsoft Office suite.Strong PC server hardware and software troubleshooting skills.Self starter, proactive, with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a supervisor or team / technical lead in a similar role.EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/DisabilityLandmark Structures I, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

Benefits:
Base, Bonus, PTO, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability