A well-established professional services firm located in Norcross, GA is seeking a dependable, dynamic Information Technology Analyst to provide general end-user support and systems administration. The Information Technology Analyst will work closely with the IT Operations Director as well as other departments, teams, and partners to ensure technologically sound, timely, and cost-effective management of the firm’s systems and network infrastructure. The successful Information Technology Analyst will have the qualifications listed below and be able to bring innovative ideas to the firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide end user support for applications, desktops and laptops in the office and for remote workers
• Setup, deploy and decommission servers, desktops and laptops according to the firm’s security standards and policies
• Complete new user account setups, as well as account changes and deletes in timely manner according to firm procedures
• Manage Active Directory and Group Policy within server 20XX environment
• Evaluate and optimize server, network and end user systems regularly
• Use VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon to manage the firm’s virtual servers and virtual desktops running on VMware ESXi in a clustered environment with network attached storage
• Manage and maintain the firm’s cyber security to protect client data
• Manage network monitoring systems ensuring alerts are functioning and are resolved in a timely
• Manage and maintain the firm’s physical servers and all workstations to maximize performance and reduce downtime. This includes monthly patching and other necessary upgrades
• Monitoring the network (LAN/WAN) for threats or errors
• Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 / Azure
• Manage SMTP connection points between firm software and Microsoft 365
• Manage integration between Mimecast Security Solution and Microsoft 365
• Manage and maintain Exclaimer for signatures, taglines, and special department requests
• Assist the IT Operations Director with surveys and maintain the firm’s compliance with the firm’s clients, which includes banks and mortgage companies
• Serve as the backup IT contact for all auditors
• Assist with the management of the firm’s disaster recovery and business continuity solution
• Manage and maintain the firm’s GoTo VoIP system and knowledge of call trees

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of networking including DHCP, DNS, VLANs.
• Experience with firewalls and VPN technologies utilizing 2-factor authentication
• Familiarity of Network Access Control Systems
• Proficiency with FortiGate firewalls and FortiGate VPNs
• Experience with Cisco routers and switches
• Understanding of scripting, automation, PowerShell, and excel macros

· Interpersonal skills to facilitate productive working relationships

· An adaptable and flexible attitude, that allows problem solving by examining issues from different angles

· Ability to stay organized while handling multiple tasks

· Working knowledge of mobile device management or endpoint management and security

· Discretion in handling confidential information