Job Title : IT Systems and Network Administrator
Location : Pembroke Pines, FL
Job Type : Direct Hire
Referral Fee : + / - $1,500
Employment Eligibility : Gravity can only consider US Citizens and Green Card Holders at this time.
Position Overview
Gravity is seeking an experienced IT Systems and Network Administrator to manage both on-premises and cloud-based environments as we focus on migrating our applications to Azure.
This migration will require a period where both Network and Systems Administration on-premises, as well as Cloud Administration, will be essential.
The role involves maintaining our current infrastructure while facilitating a seamless transition to the cloud. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and security of both environments.
Responsibilities
IT System / Network Administration
- Administer and maintain Windows Servers, including Active Directory management.
- Manage and configure networking components, including DNS, firewall policies, and VPN setups.
- Administer VMWare, including managing Virtual Machines and optimizing virtual environments.
- Configure and manage services such as IIS, Proxies, Node / Express, Redis, Message queues, and SQL.
- Implement High Availability solutions such as Failover Clusters and Load Balancers.
- Manage SaaS applications, including release deployments, scaling, and monitoring.
- Monitor and optimize network and server performance to ensure high availability and security.
Cloud Administration
- Manage and optimize Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), scaling, and availability sets.
- Configure and manage Azure Networking, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), DNS, load balancers, and VPN setups.
- Administer Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including EntraID / Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and security policies.
- Manage and monitor SaaS applications on Azure, including Web Apps, API apps, and API Gateways.
- Implement Azure Backup and Site Recovery strategies for business continuity.
Good to Have
- Experience with Automation and Scripting using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) pipelines (DevOps).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM Templates or Terraform.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role, managing both on-premises and cloud-based environments.
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, including TCP / IP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols.
- Hands-on experience with VMWare, network security tools, firewalls, and encryption protocols.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with High Availability solutions, Azure cloud services, and SaaS applications.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft Certified : Windows Server Administration
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)