Systems and Network Administrator

mTrade • Oxford, MS

5d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Systems Administration (Primary – 85%) Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2022/2025 and Linux systems. Perform system patching, updates, OS hardening, and vulnerability remediation. Manage Active Directory, group policies, identity access, and user provisioning. Maintain and optimize a Hybrid environment, including VM lifecycle management, resource allocations, performance tuning, monitoring and resource configurations. Use PowerShell and automation tools to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency. Network Administration (Secondary – 15%) Provide support for networking appliances, including routing, VLANs, wireless networks, and VPN solutions, rule updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Maintain network documentation and participate in performance monitoring. Support network security and connectivity troubleshooting. Security & Compliance Support cybersecurity initiatives including patching, endpoint security, Privilege Identity Management, and access controls. Follow organizational policies and regulatory/security frameworks to ensure compliance. Assist in vulnerability remediation and incident response tasks. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with IT leadership, engineering teams, developers, and end users. Communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Participate in change management, lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. 2–5 years of experience in Systems and Network Administration roles. Hands‑on experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems. Familiarity with public cloud providers, Hyper‑V/VMWare, and monitoring tools. Understanding of firewall and network fundamentals. Working knowledge of PowerShell and other automation tools. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills. Experience: Experience Level: Early to Mid-Level (0–5 years). The ideal candidate will be: Curious and motivated to learn new technologies. Adaptable in modernization and infrastructure upgrade environments. Strong communicator with attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Systems and Network Administration roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with public cloud providers, Hyper‑V/VMWare, and monitoring tools.
• Understanding of firewall and network fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell and other automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Curious and motivated to learn new technologies.
• Adaptable in modernization and infrastructure upgrade environments.
• Strong communicator with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server 2022/2025 and Linux systems.
• Perform system patching, updates, OS hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage Active Directory, group policies, identity access, and user provisioning.
• Maintain and optimize a Hybrid environment, including VM lifecycle management, resource allocations, performance tuning, monitoring and resource configurations.
• Use PowerShell and automation tools to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide support for networking appliances, including routing, VLANs, wireless networks, and VPN solutions, rule updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain network documentation and participate in performance monitoring.
• Support network security and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives including patching, endpoint security, Privilege Identity Management, and access controls.
• Follow organizational policies and regulatory/security frameworks to ensure compliance.
• Assist in vulnerability remediation and incident response tasks.
• Work closely with IT leadership, engineering teams, developers, and end users.
• Communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Participate in change management, lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level