What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Senior Systems Adminstrator position at Ready Capital?
Job Summary
The senior systems administrator will primarily work with our MSP and ensure our entire environment is secure, always available and functional. Other areas of work include scripting, automation of workflows and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Primary Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. We thrive in an environment that encourages hard work while having fun!
Ready Capital (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. We specialize in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor and bridge as well as SBA 7(a) business loans. Headquartered in New York City, Ready Capital employs over 400 lending professionals nationwide.
Ready Capital offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, comprehensive health plans to choose from including dental, vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, business casual dress and a great culture!
Ready Capital is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)!
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The senior systems administrator will primarily work with our MSP and ensure our entire environment is secure, always available and functional. Other areas of work include scripting, automation of workflows and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain our Microsoft 365 tenant and all integrated products.
- Manage and maintain our Windows servers. Linux knowledge is a plus.
- Manage, design, deploy, and monitor AWS cloud servers/solutions.
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Co-pilot and/or ChatGPT Enterprise
- Troubleshoot and coordinate resolution of system and network issues.
- Implement new and maintain current IT/system security policies.
- Manage, monitor and coordinate all system updates and backups.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Manage internal IT projects as well as external projects.
- Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
- Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
- Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
- Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
- Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
- Maintain the organization's email system and monitor server performance and mail routing.
- Administer Windows OS, Exchange, Sharepoint, and other MS products.
- Design and perform administration of AWS and Snowflake.
- Design proper backup and restore infrastructure by possible scenario cases
- Participate and help manage disaster recovery.
- Perform scheduled backup and restore tests.
- Implement and monitor security policies to protect IT infrastructure.
- Stay updated on industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Participate in response to and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
- Work closely with teams to support IT requirements.
- Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide guidance and training to junior team members, if needed.
- Undergraduate degree
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Windows, Linux, and AWS administration.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (e.g., DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task across all aspects of the company’s divisions.
- Applicants must be competent in prioritizing, working with little supervision and self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. We thrive in an environment that encourages hard work while having fun!
Ready Capital (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. We specialize in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor and bridge as well as SBA 7(a) business loans. Headquartered in New York City, Ready Capital employs over 400 lending professionals nationwide.
Ready Capital offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, comprehensive health plans to choose from including dental, vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, business casual dress and a great culture!
Ready Capital is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)!
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Salary : $120,000 - $145,000
