What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Administrator - West Belt position at Stellar Bank?
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The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for maintenance, configuration and reliable operations of the Bank's computer systems including physical and virtual servers, storage arrays, appliances, and client endpoints.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Install, configure, upgrade, and monitor software and hardware solutions.
2. Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operations of computer systems.
3. Resolve client and server systems issues to limit work disruptions.
4. Assist with asset management, including maintenance of hardware and software inventory.
5. Contribute to the remediation of vulnerability scan findings.
6. User identity administration of both on-premises Active Directory (AD DS) and Microsoft Entra ID (formally Azure Active Directory).
7. Group policy management and periodic review, performing approved adjustments as required.
8. Collaborate with other IT professionals and business units to deploy solutions capable of supporting the bank's business goals.
9. Implement and monitor data backup and recovery solutions.
10. Responsible for submitting change control request documentation and confirming approval prior to any modifications.
11. As a technical lead, support project teams with your expertise on bank-related projects.
12. Participate in systems team on-call rotation including after hours and weekend emergency coverage.
13. Compliance with any and all BSA / AML / CFT and Sanctions requirements set forth by Bank Policy and Procedure, including but not limited to timely completion of assigned training.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
These specifications are guidelines based on the minimum experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines :
- An associate degree in a Technology related discipline or 7 years of equivalent experience required.
- Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate or legacy Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or similar preferred but not required. The ability to obtain one or more of these certifications within the first full year of being hired is expected.
- Experience with M365 applications. (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive)
- Solid understanding of PowerShell, batch programming / shell scripting concepts for task automation, software deployment and reporting.
- Knowledge of UNIX / Linux-based operating systems is required.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws (GLBA, SOX, etc.)
- Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required before escalating.
- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere maintenance and configuration required.
- Deep analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and Exchange Online.
- Technology-related state and federal banking compliance regulations knowledge preferred.
- Bank operations experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and non-technical verbiage depending on the audience.
- Strong knowledge of MECM / SCCM, 3rd party patching, and vulnerability remediation techniques.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Experience with enterprise-level storage systems (SANs) and their communication protocols (FC, iSCSI)
- Experience with public key infrastructure, certificate management and deployment.
- Ability to set up SaaS applications with features such as single sign-on, access rules and multi-factor authentication.
- Ability to work with moderate supervision while performing duties.
- Flexible work schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend work as needed. On-call availability for emergency issues.
Stellar Benefits :
We believe that empowering people goes far beyond the workplace. That's why we've designed our benefits to help foster your health and prosperity, so you can best support yourself, your loved ones and your communities
What it Means to Be Stellar :
Stellar Bank came to be in 2023, when Allegiance Bank and CommunityBank of Texas joined forces. What emerged was a financial institution like no other. Stellar bankers set the standard for responsive, relationship-based community banking. We have the resources, dedication and personal focus to out-bank the big banks and out-service the small banks. Our customers see us as a vital part of the team. We are their financial experts who go above and beyond to help them form a plan and get it done
Join Stellar Bank and, yes, you'll be providing outstanding banking. But you'll be achieving something much greater. At Stellar, we empower people to thrive. This is our purpose. This would be your purpose. Here you'd be part of a supportive culture where relationships bond, individuals grow, communities prosper and careers flourish. You can make a difference at Stellar - for yourself and for everyone around you.
Stellar Bank does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.
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