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OVERVIEW: The System Administrator's role is to manage and tune in-house computer software systems and network connections to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. This person will provide day-to-day hands-on systems administration as well as technical support to end users. Compensation for this Role: $85,000 - $100,000 Annually, Depending on Experience PLEASE NOTE: this role is based full-time at our office in Lakewood, CO with some requirements for travel to other offices. No remote candidates will be accepted. Specific Responsibilities • Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers • Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to implement desktop and server systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives • Manage all operating systems and end-user software • Manage and increase performance of enterprise network and systems • Manage communications (i.e. email, teams) and connection solutions, including workstation connectivity, local area networks, intranet, and Internet applications • Manage input/output fleet, including printers and scanners • Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance • Perform and test routine system backups and restores • Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information • Analyze system, server, application, network, and input/output device performance • Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases • Provide 1st & 2nd Level support for difficult end-user problems including programming and systems design enhancements and modifications • Provide guidance to junior members of the team • Other duties as assigned Knowledge of: • Experience across a broad range of Microsoft Infrastructure Technologies, including but not limited to: current and future Widows Operating Systems, all components of Active Directory, Azure, Collaborative Communications and workspaces, SQL Server, IIS, WSUS • Writing Windows Power Shell scripts for automation or maintenance • Active Directory Domain Services including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Sites & Services and supporting infrastructure. • VMWare ESX/vSphere, or other virtualization technologies, in a high availability clustered environment • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP Networking in a LAN and WAN environment • Unix Operating System and fundamentals. Experienced working knowledge a plus • Windows Internet Information Services Setup, Support, Configuration, and Performance Tuning (IIS)Experience with deploying and creating packages for new software installs, images, and patching in Intune and Kace PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Driving • Sitting • Climbing • Lifting (up to 50 lbs) • Standing • Stooping • Vision acuity (near and far) • Walking REQUIREMENTS: College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or more than three years of equivalent work experience is required with certifications in Microsoft (MSCA, MSCE) or Cisco (CCNA) preferred. Limited local travel required. Benefits of this role: • Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice. • Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program. • This position is eligible for cell phone allowance and the short-term incentive program. • NO THIRD PARTY STAFFING RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED* Applications will close on December 31, 2025 or once role has been filled. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@EncoreElectric.com. Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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