Systems Administrator

Company: Advantage Solutions
Location: Rogers
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

The Companyis one of North Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Position SummaryThe position of Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure. This requires team collaboration as well as ongoing technical development to ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related processes adhere to the companys standards. This person will be expected to contribute to the overall system architecture and provide input to leadership for purchasing decisions.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on system administration support, system maintenance, and operations support.
• Able to think independently and make critical business decisions regarding client related infrastructure and overall application architecture.
• Recommend software and hardware enhancements.
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot software/hardware enhancements, application deployments, and infrastructure up-grades.
• Diagnose and correct computer systems issues.
• Work independently and in a group environment to complete tasks according to deadlines and requirements.
• Clearly communicate updates and progress on projects upon request.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and complete tasks according to project prioritization.
• Be adaptable to changes in priority and include proper parties in decision making as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities Direct ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving Requirements ravel and Driving are essential duties and function of this jobMinimum QualificationsEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree orequivalent experience
  • Field of Study/Area of Experience: Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline
  • Certifications in MCSE - Server Infrastructure, VMWare VCP, and CCNA a plus
  • 1-4 years of experience in system administrationSkills, Knowledge and Abilities
    • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communicationskills
    • Thorough grasp of MicrosoftServer 2012, Active Directory, and Group Policy
    • Working knowledge of networking practices using VLANs, PortChannels, Trunking, SpanningTree, IGMP, and Bonjour
    • Working knowledge of Linux administration on Debian, Ubuntu, orRedhat using Winbind, Samba, and Open ISCSI
    • Experience in Cisco CUCM, ASA, IPSec, AnyConnect, and IP RoutingprotocolsEnvironmental & Physical RequirementsField / Administrative RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.Additional Information RegardingThe Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by ones supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Th Companyshall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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