What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at Platform Accounting Group?
Description
Due to continuing growth, we are seeking a System Administrator to join our team. Our System Administrator is a generalist who supports multiple offices across the US with systems, hardware, software, and security. This position comes with the opportunity to establish foundational technology solutions, vendor and capacity management, in-house help desk ticketing & end user support portal, and creation of new acquisition technology migration processes.
Who we are:
Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 41 offices across 14 states with much more growth on the horizon. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.
What you will do:
Due to continuing growth, we are seeking a System Administrator to join our team. Our System Administrator is a generalist who supports multiple offices across the US with systems, hardware, software, and security. This position comes with the opportunity to establish foundational technology solutions, vendor and capacity management, in-house help desk ticketing & end user support portal, and creation of new acquisition technology migration processes.
Who we are:
Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 41 offices across 14 states with much more growth on the horizon. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.
What you will do:
- Office 365 administration, including tenant migration for new firm acquisitions.
- Windows Server and workstation setup and support
- System administration including support of Windows server and desktop, small office LAN/WAN configuration and support.
- Manage cloud based VOIP and associated phone deployments.
- Acquisition support, including migrating legacy systems and data to cloud solutions.
- End User Support - troubleshooting computer and hardware issues, implementing and managing ticketing system.
- Vendor management – service providers, cloud environments, software solutions.
- Asset and Capacity management – hardware inventory and procurement, licensing, and subscriptions.
- Establish system onboarding processes and technology training for new hires.
- Maintain network security applications, including antivirus and malware software.
- Deploy and manage small office router and firewall configurations.
- Maintain industry knowledge and develop technical skills through continuing education.
- Able to work overtime and after-hours to meet deadlines as needed.
- Ability to travel to other offices and locations outside the state.
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and work in tight spaces (wiring a computer under desks).
- 5 years progressive IT experience. Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Office 365 Administration.
- Windows OS Support including server and workstation.
- End user support experience.
- Strong knowledge of networking and security principles: LAN, WAN, and wireless technologies.
- Experience deploying/managing firewalls, content filters, switches, and wireless access points.
- Knowledge of Group Policies, Microsoft Intune, VM technologies, TCP/IP Model, Vlans, Routing and Switching, Visio, Print Servers, Azure AD, Microsoft ATP defender, Disk Imaging technologies, Backup strategies, SharePoint, Ubiquiti Wireless AP, OneDrive, and VOIP phone systems.
- Demonstrate excellent work ethic and communication skills - written, verbal and in person.
- Ability to identify and resolve technology issues, multitask, and work with attention to detail.
- Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) and medical benefits
