Senior Server Applications Administrator
Insperity provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide.
Behind our success is the unshakeable belief in the value of our people. We value diversity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.
We have received recognition numerous times as a top place to work, most recently ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Companies to Work for 2024” list, and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work in the U.S. 2023” list. There is no better time to be a part of Insperity, and our best work is yet to come. Learn more at Insperity.com.
Why Insperity?
Flexibility: Over 80% of Insperity’s jobs have flexibility. We want your time to have balance, whether it’s spent with coworkers, clients, family or your community.
Career Growth: Insperity provides many ways to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.
Well-Being: Our total rewards package includes generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, health & wellness support, paid volunteer hours and much more. We take care of our people so that you can do your best work.
Senior Server Applications Administrator
We are currently seeking a Senior Server Applications Administrator to join our team. This position is responsible for collaborating with network engineering, business applications, and database administration groups to develop long-term strategic goals, plans, roadmaps, and implement desktop and server systems that meet end-user requirements and corporate objectives. In addition, this position participates in capacity planning, strategy development and provides technical support and trouble shooting assistance on software application related issues. Mentors, trains, and provides guidance to junior members of the team.
Qualifications
- Performs installation, configuration, administration, and tuning of software application products for the Company’s servers.
- Participates in and supports capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.
- Collaborates with network engineering, business applications, and database administration groups to develop plans, roadmaps, and implement desktop and server systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives.
- Ensures the integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Anticipates, identifies, mitigates, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet, and workstations. Escalates incidents as necessary.
- Acts as subject matter expert on the Company’s server applications and infrastructure to application development teams throughout project lifecycles.
- Monitors and analyzes the performance of systems, servers, applications, networks, and input/output devices and makes recommendations for enhancements, upgrades or configuration changes to increase efficiency.
- Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts.
- Participates in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
- Develops, documents, and maintains policies, procedures and associated training plans for systems administration and appropriate use.
- Runs necessary system backups.
- Mentors, trains, and provides guidance to junior members of the team.
- Assists in the accomplishment of Insperity Company goals.
- Helps other employees to accomplish Insperity Company goals.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.
- Participates in the Disaster Recovery plan as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Computer Science or four years of related work experience is required.
- Five to seven years of work experience in a related field is required.
- Highly skilled with extensive technical proficiency in server applications administration.
- Strong knowledge of software architecture and programming principles.
- Strong technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Linux.
- Extensive application support experience with web based applications.
- Strong technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards, including Active Directory, database servers, and web servers.
- Strong knowledge of local area network administration.
- Proven, hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Proficient with data management.
- Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
- Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Strong customer service orientation and skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Possesses the ability to prioritize own work and identify work that needs to be accomplished.
Insperity provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $93,000- $117,200.
At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
