Senior System Administrator

About the Role We are looking for a seasoned Senior System Administrator to join our IT team. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of our on-premises infrastructure and enterprise systems. You will help lead efforts to optimize system operations, support business continuity, and implement best practices in system administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers in a primarily on-premises environment.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and system security protocols.
• Lead system upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of resort security camera systems.
• Backfill and support network security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and endpoint protection.
• Support corporate cell phone fixes and new phone deployments.
• Provide support for multiple Point of Sale systems within the resort.
• Support electronic door and locking systems.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to support application and infrastructure needs.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in system administration or IT infrastructure roles.
• Strong experience with Windows Workstation & Server and environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise storage systems, networking, and firewalls.
• Experience managing IP-based security camera systems and video management software.
• Experience supporting network security systems and tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation and maintenance tasks.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and system hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco).
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and endpoint management platforms.
• Exposure to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management.
• 4-year degree in computer science or a related field.