System Administrator

The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for the architecture, maintenance, and security of on-premises and cloud infrastructure. This role includes providing expert support, deployment, and maintenance for infrastructure components, systems, networks, and applications. The SA will work closely with the Director of IT to ensure the organization's IT environment remains stable, secure, and efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 
• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Every Home for Christ. 
• Adheres to the Biblical standards of moral conduct, Every Home's vision statement, Every Home for Christ statement of faith, Every Home for Christ’s Employee standards and policies, Every Home for Christ’s Covenant of Harmony and upholds Every Home for Christ’s ministry in prayer.
• Focus on improving technology systems/processes to enhance the ministry efficiency of EHC, suggesting ways to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve user experience.
• Collaborates with personnel in their success as well as support of the organizational vision and goals.
• Assists in maintaining, monitoring, and improving on-premises and cloud environments including networks, servers, and platforms to meet or exceed industry best practices.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and makes recommendations regarding integration by EHC.
• Collaborates in the management of the network infrastructure (Cisco, Dell, Meraki, VMware, PaloAlto, etc).
• Assists in managing the virtualization environment (VMware, AHV, etc).
• Contributes to disaster recovery and business continuity efforts, including managing storage, backup systems, and data retention integrity to improve RPOs and RTOs.
• Shares in security operations, including training, patch management, system hardening, and validation.
• Provides support for audits of network infrastructure, databases, and applications.
• Aids in use, support, and enhancement of SIEM software for troubleshooting and auditing.
• Empowers EHC personnel with training and information that equips and empowers them in their work.
• Participates in cross training, mentoring, and educational growth opportunities.
• Engages with tickets, issues, and documentation development.
• Provides assistance in other areas as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Attends/active participation in a local church
• Education: minimum Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field 
• Experience: minimum of 3-5 years of IT experience, Microsoft Azure, Windows Servers, Group and Intune Policy, Linux, Active Directory, Cisco Networking, Endpoint Management, and strong documentation skills.
• Certifications/Licensing: Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, and VMWare are all desirable but not required
• Passion for the mission of Every Home for Christ
• Demonstrating a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
• Excellent customer service skills with patience, compassion, understanding, and humility
• Team player with affinity for unity and comradery
• Disposition to train colleagues and mentor fellow team members
• Superb verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including cross cultural communication
• Ability to collaborate successfully with various departments/teams 
• Self-starter with proven problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and a quick learner of IT environments
• Experience in managing server infrastructure for on-premises and cloud infrastructures
• Knowledge of Windows Servers, Cisco Networking, VMWare, Veeam, PowerShell scripting, Power Automate, Splunk, Linux, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS
• Extraordinary level of resourcefulness and ability to research solutions and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and follow through on detailed directions and projects
• Composure under pressure and ability to perform well in stressful situations
• Desire to participant in team collaboration and performance reviews
• Ability to innovate and propose new ideas/solutions when appropriate
• Understanding of needs and challenges of global ministry technology
• Must be willing to be available for after hours system work, occasional on-call, travel to data centers

All employees are expected to maintain the four primary convictions: 

• EVERY – the gospel of Jesus is literally intended for all people, everywhere on earth (Matthew 28:19)
• UNITY – the participation of the whole church in unity is essential to reaching all people, everywhere on earth (John 17)
• PRAYER – reaching all people everywhere on earth requires our full reliance on God in prayer to remove the obstacles hindering ministry (Acts 4:31-33) 
• Covenant of Harmony (Matthew 18:15-17)

Pay will be determined based on qualifications/experience within posted range.

Position is open and accepting applications until filled.

This position is benefit eligible: medical insurance, employer HSA contributions, dental insurance, life/disability insurance, retirement plan match, paid holidays, paid time off, paid days to spend in prayer