Sr. Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator

Status : Exempt (Salaried)

Department : IT - 115

Position Summary

Under the Direction of the Director of Global Infrastructure Operations, this position will be responsible for managing and maintaining Azure cloud-based environments, database, network and storage infrastructure for our new Azure and AWS cloud platforms.

This role will be responsible for creating, building, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting status of these platforms ensuring continuous service and uptime for Plug.

This role will recommend and maintain standard cloud structures and environments, procedures, templates, and backup jobs for all critical environments.

The role will be responsible to maintain artifacts and report environment standards / practices for all SOX and internal audit requirements.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage Azure Identities and Governance

Manage Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) objects.

create users and groups

create administrative units

manage user and group properties

manage device settings

perform bulk user updates

manage guest accounts

configure Azure AD Join

configure self-service password reset

Manage role-based access control (RBAC)

create a custom role

provide access to Azure resources by assigning roles at different scopes

interpret access assignments

Manage subscriptions and governance.

configure Azure policies

configure resource locks

apply and manage tags on resources

manage resource groups

manage subscriptions

manage costs

configure management groups

2. Implement and Manage Storage

Secure storage

configure network access to storage accounts

create and configure storage accounts

generate shared access signature (SAS) tokens

manage access keys

configure Azure AD Authentication for a storage account

configure access to Azure Files

Manage Storage

export from Azure job

import into Azure job

install and use Azure Storage Explorer

copy data by using AZ Copy

implement Azure Storage replication

configure blob object replication

Configure Azure files and Azure blob storage.

create an Azure file share

create and configure Azure File Sync service

configure Azure Blob Storage

configure storage tiers

configure blob lifecycle management

3. Deploy and Manage Azure Compute Resources

Automate deployment of virtual machines (VMs) by using Azure Resource Manager Templates

modify an Azure Resource Manager template

configure a virtual hard disk (VHD) template

deploy from a template

save a deployment as an Azure Resource Manager template

deploy virtual machine extensions

Configure VMs

configure Azure Disk Encryption

move VMs from one resource group to another

manage VM sizes

add data disks

configure networking

redeploy VMs

configure high availability

deploy and configure virtual machine scale sets

Create and configure containers.

configure sizing and scaling for Azure Container Instances

configure container groups for Azure Container Instances

configure storage for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

configure scaling for AKS

configure network connections for AKS

upgrade an AKS cluster

Create and configure Azure App Service

create an App Service plan

configure scaling settings in an App Service plan

create an App Service

secure an App Service

configure custom domain names

configure backup for an App Service

configure networking settings

configure deployment settings

4. Configure and Manage Virtual Networking

Implement and manage virtual networking.

create and configure virtual networks, including peering

configure private and public IP addresses

configure user-defined network routes

implement subnets

configure endpoints on subnets

configure private endpoints

configure Azure DNS, including custom DNS settings and private or public DNS zones

Secure access to virtual networks

create security rules

associate a Network Security Group(NSG) to a subnet or network interface

evaluate effective security rules

implement Azure Firewall

implement Azure Bastion

Configure load balancing. Perform / ensure equipment and software maintenance as scheduled.

Communicate with outside vendors in support of various system platforms.

Document flows, processes, procedures, resolutions, and actions for knowledge sharing and Service Desk Staff enablement.

Assist in determining the IT needs of the company to support operations. Coordinating, planning, maintaining, and troubleshooting all IT- related activities so the company has the necessary infrastructure, and compute tools (software / applications) to operate efficiently.

Recommends, plans, develops, and implements server configuration changes and / or upgrades to maintain appropriate levels of service to the user community.

Education and Experience

• Certifications and / or extensive experience in Azure or cloud platforms, Linux, and Windows Environments
• A minimum of 10 years’ IT professional experience required.
• A minimum of 5 dedicated to Cloud Infrastructure Builds and Administration
• Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills required, as well as Project Management skills and the ability to prioritize with and without direct input.
• Strong customer service and mentoring attitude.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft-based solutions including Active Directory and O365
• Ability to support Microsoft Server products, including Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure DNS / DHCP, and file / print services.
• An extensive knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems common to a business environment.
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft Server operating system (2012 R2 and newer) in a physical and virtual environment.
• Experience with hosted / cloud-based systems based on MS Azure.
• Ability to create and maintain diagrammatic representations of network configurations using Visio.
• Ability to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate effectively in a decentralized environment.
• Ability / willingness to travel up to 10%.

Pay Rate :

$83,900.00 - $125,800.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below :

Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.

These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.

The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.