Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description

Title: Senior Systems Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: IT Infrastructure and Security Manager

Pay Range: $125,000-$145,000/year

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office currently located at 224 Airport Parkway San Jose, CA 95110 and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

The Senior Systems Administrator participates in the design, implementation, security, and operation of our technology infrastructure including a Microsoft technology stack located largely in the cloud, cloud-based telephony, and related, servers, applications and services across all GreenWaste locations. You will be expected to independently solve operational problems and help improve, streamline, and secure systems and data. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a forward-thinking mindset as well as an eagerness to learn new skills and technologies. The candidate must be highly technical and able to craft novel solutions to technology challenges.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Design, implement and manage on premise and Azure based Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange, Intune, Active Directory/Entra ID, Office 365, and related services and infrastructure

Design, implement, and manage all related 3rd party applications, services, and infrastructure including MFA, backup, systems management, anti-virus/malware, and others

Help ensure the security of the technology infrastructure by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance

Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure

Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within larger business initiatives

Interact with the service desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide escalation support when needed

Participate in the IT portion of the disaster recovery and business continuity processes

Be an escalation point for after-hours support

Perform other jobs and duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

High degree of customer service focus and strong communication skills

Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands

Ability to present technical information in understandable form to non-technical recipients

Significant technical experience in a Windows technologies on-prem and Azure environment

Ability to investigate and resolve technical problems of significant complexity

Experience in IP networking a plus

DBA experience with MS SQL server a plus

Experience in an ITSM environment a plus

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

4+ years systems administration experience within a complex Windows environment

At least one of the following industry certifications is preferred:

MCSE Windows Server

CompTIA Server+

Valid Driver’s license, Class C

Language Skill:

Proficiency in English

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit or stand in front of a computer for work shift.

Ability to lift and carry at least 40lbs

Ability to bend, kneel, or crawl under desks and other furniture

Ability to climb a ladder or similar device

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday with occasional on-call evening/weekend availability required. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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GreenWaste Core Values

Integrity

Do what’s right for each other and our communities.

Teamwork

Work together to help our communities thrive.

Creativity

Experiment and try something new, big or small.

Innovation

Champion ideas that drive sustainability every day.

Full-time