System Administrator

Job Description

Overview:

Nestled among the scenic Baraboo bluffs, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association is seeking a self-motivated Systems Administrator to be part of a team that supports our IT infrastructure at our corporate headquarters in Baraboo, WI, as well as our 13 satellite auction locations. This position will report to the VP of Information Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support of company server/desktop hardware and software systems.

Install, configure, maintain new systems as well as upgrade old systems.

Ongoing patch management and configuration changes.

Maintain and test enterprise backups.

Maintain Active Directory and network folder permissions.

Administer email services.

Monitor server event logs.

Support company VOIP phone systems

Communicate with vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.

Ensure the high availability of the production environment.

Design, install, configure, maintain network infrastructure.

Ordering of IT hardware and software

Continually update documentation.

Configure and troubleshoot video security software

Manage and complete any assigned projects.

Occasional support outside of business hours may be required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Excellent fundamental problem solving and analytical skills

Persistent, self-motivated, detail-oriented. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Collaborative, able to assist and train others.

Associate degree in IT networking or related degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in maintaining an existing windows environment preferred.

Experience with following technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy Management, MS SQL Server, VMWare or comparable solution, VEEAM or comparable backup solution, VoIP phones, Patch Management, VPN, Microsoft 365, and Scripting.

Experience with the following technologies a plus: Cisco routers/switches, T-SQL statements, Azure, Entra ID.

CompTIA Network +, Server + or other certifications a plus.

What Equity Offers:

Paid time off, sick time, and holidays

Flexible hours

Excellent benefit package

401(k) with company match

Casual Work Environment

EEO Statement

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association believes in equal employment opportunity. Our organizational success depends on the effective utilization of qualified people regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.Company Description

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association was established in 1922 to aid producers in the marketing, managing and financing of their agricultural businesses. The members of yesterday and today possess the same goal; to derive at an equitable price for the livestock they produce. Through the years, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has grown and been strengthened to its current standing as the area’s largest livestock marketing agency

Full-time