Senior System Administrator
For over four decades, the higher education experts at Jenzabar have been helping colleges and universities across the world thrive through multiple services. The Jenzabar culture is one that fosters an entrepreneurial environment, where employees are encouraged to be creative, work hard, and have a great time while doing so. We believe in open doors, asking tough questions, respecting each other, and surpassing our clients’ expectations every step of the way. It’s an enjoyable place to be, with casual dress and a relaxed atmosphere.
Mission Statement:
We believe everyone is a masterpiece with great work to do on Earth. Jenzabar’s mission is to create pathways to empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential – at home, at work, and in the world!
Position Summary
The Managed Services Senior System Administrator is the primary escalation resource for their product line(s) and combines superior product knowledge and advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical problems. The Senior System Administrator will work with Jenzabar’s Managed Services, Technical Consulting, Product Development, and Support teams to manage systems/servers/databases for CX, JX, JICS, J1, and other Jenzabar solutions. In this position, the Senior System
Administrators will be able to blend their analytical, technical, and communications skills to provide responsive and accurate solutions to Managed Services Customers.
Expectations
- Works cooperatively with Managed Services staff members, Clients and other teams/departments within Jenzabar to determine problems/solutions in delivery of Managed Services to customers.
- Acts as a facilitator for the Jenzabar teams who may be helping to trouble-shoot or evaluate system, software, network, or data issues.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the Managed Services Manager or the designated Project Manager.
- Provides technical expertise and recommendations in assessing software/hardware projects and initiatives.
- Responsible for writing documentation/instructions related to standard and custom configuration of applications and operating procedures.
- Identifies opportunities that can improve the efficiency of business processes within Managed Services and Client operations.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, test, and deploy Jenzabar core products
- Perform regular server checks, proactively identify problems, and provide effective solutions
- Respond to customer tickets in timely and professional manner
- Provide Monthly Remote Management reports to customers
- Refresh development servers with production applications and data as needed. · Communicate and collaborate well with team members
- Assist customers with resolving system issues and escalates problems when appropriate
- Install/Upgrade SQL Server per best practices and Jenzabar Managed Services guidelines
- Expert understanding of Jenzabar core product Administration
- Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues. Provide support, troubleshooting, and communication while determining the appropriate steps in delivering the solution
- Perform migrations of customer’s data from on-prem to company hosting environments
- Expert with two additional Jenzabar Product outside of the Jenzabar core
- Expert with four additional Technologies as defined by the Managed Services Manager
- Troubleshoot Windows or Linux performance problems
- Troubleshoot Informix, Microsoft SQL or MySQL performance problems · Mentor and assist System Administrators with issues they report before escalating
- Specialist in Jenzabar core products and serve as the escalation person before escalating to Product Development
Qualifications
- 8-10 years in a Systems Administrator role
- Experience with Web Servers, application servers and mission critical applications.
- Advanced Windows or Linux experience
- Advanced knowledge of virtualized environment
- Expert Problem Solving and troubleshooting skills, including ability to perform root cause analysis design preventative activities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to quickly learn new software setup requirements, configuration rules, update procedures, etc. (and to then train other users, whether the customer or internal Jenzabar associates.)
- Takes responsibility for and shows initiative in learning how to use/manage systems more effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Scripting - any language
- SQL product administration
- Networking knowledge
- Experience working in a high availability environment
- Bachelor’s degree
- Microsoft, VMware or other related certification
The pay range for this position is $70k to 97k/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.
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Benefits
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K, Educational Assistance
Jenzabar does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetics, genetic markers and carrier status, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by state and federal laws.
Please Note: Jenzabar does not sponsor applicants for work visas.