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  Job Title: IT Systems Administrator Location: Hybrid preferred Employment Type: Full-Time, exempt, salaried role Reports to: IT Sr. System Engineer --- Job Overview: We are seeking an IT System Administrator with expertise in Windows Server environments, basic SQL Server (MSSQL) administration, Intune, Autopilot, Defender, Sentinel, and experience managing Certificate Authority (PKI). They will be responsible for maintaining server infrastructure, managing certificates, and ensuring secure and efficient IT operations. The position also includes participation in an on-call rotation with other system administrators and after-hours support. Key Responsibilities: · Windows Server Management: Install, configure, and manage Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. · MSSQL Administration: Basic administration of SQL Server, including backups, monitoring, and performance tuning. · Microsoft Intune & Autopilot: Configure and manage device deployment and management using Intune and Autopilot. · Certificate Authority (PKI) Management: Manage Certificate Authority services for secure network communications. · Technical Support: Provide support for Windows-based systems and software. · Security: Ensure secure network environments through patch management, firewalls, event monitoring and other security protocols. Respond to incidents and secure employee devices and accounts. · Backup & Recovery: Ensure system backups and disaster recovery solutions are reliable. · System Monitoring: Monitor and optimize server and endpoint performance. · Automation: Use PowerShell and other tools to automate routine tasks. · Documentation: Maintain up-to-date system configurations, procedures, and licensing records. · On-Call Rotation: Participate in an on-call rotation with other system administrators to provide after-hours support as needed. --- Qualifications: Experience: . 3+ years managing Windows Server environments. . 1+ years experience with Information Security such as SIEM/XDR Skills: . Proficiency in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022). . Experience with MSSQL administration. . Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. . Experience with Microsoft Intune and Autopilot. . Experience managing Certificate Authority (PKI) services. . Familiarity with PowerShell scripting. . Familiarity with Microsoft Security tools like Defender and Sentinel. · Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar.   Compensation:  Starting rate at $72k+ annually, DOE   Work Environment & Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to sit; key/type, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Equal Opportunity: Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.    

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