System Administrator

System Administrator-15887

Description

AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government / defense industries.

AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service.

We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement, and customer value.

At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.

SUMMARY : Will work as a team member on infrastructure management and support. The role focuses on servers and VMware. Will work as a team member to design, deploy, oversee, and support a 55+ site infrastructure.

This can include but is not limited to installing hardware and software, deploying application infrastructure, and supporting cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

Responsibilities :

• Builds, installs, and manages physical and virtual server environments.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Server platform and its components including Active Directory, certificate services, IIS, and other related technologies.
• Remediates vulnerabilities in the environment.
• Installs and configures applications.
• Ensures data availability by monitoring backups and testing recovery plans.
• Utilize system monitoring software to builds dashboards, reports, and alerts.
• Consistently communicate with customers and team members
• Review and resolve server and networking issues.
• Automate redundant tasks and improve processes.
• Escalate issues when necessary.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals on intradepartmental projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A System Administrator should have knowledge of VMware, Windows Server, and SAN technologies for performing maintenance and upgrading the systems, including patches, service packs, security configurations, hot fixes and disaster recovery.

They must be capable of acquiring more knowledge by continuing education or through other avenues. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Requirements :

Bachelor of Arts degree () or Bachelor of Science degree () from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years' work experience in a system administrator role
• Solid Experience with configuration, installation, and administration of VMWare.
• In-depth working experience in Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019.
• Experience with data storage and SAN technologies.
• Basic PowerShell scripting.
• Motivated, self-starting individual with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with others to achieve improved business processes.
• Strong IT customer service skills for supporting end user application issues.
• Strong focus on creativity, attention to detail, and productivity.
• Capable and motivated to pursue technical issues to resolution.
• Motivation and vision for applying advance automation techniques to manual systems.

Additional Positives for the Position :

• Holding credentials that demonstrates ability to perform a specific level of tasks related to Windows server and VMware.
• Able to review and make decisions regarding the software and hardware required to meet the organization's needs.
• Linux experience & Microsoft SQL administration.
• Strong IT customer service skills for supporting end user application issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical / dental / vision / life / and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Our newly remodeled Wood Dale office also has an on-site cafeteria and fitness center.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through the career section on

Information Technology

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

ExemptWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.