Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is hiring a System Administrator for a permanent, fulltime role providing IT support to our engineering office in New Albany, Ohio.
The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure for our engineering professionals. This individual participates in Actalent's continuing innovation within infrastructure including recommendation and decision making on systems adhering to organizational values. The SA will also consult with customers and Actalent's technical managers to make informed recommendations and decisions on hardware/software meeting specification and performance criteria. The SA ultimately ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff and Partners.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 3 years Desktop support experience (Windows)
Minimum 1 year of experience supporting CAD / engineering software
Experience working on Windows 10/11 and Windows server Operating system
Experience creating and deploying images for new Windows PC's
Experience using IT service management tools
Working knowledge of Network technology, IP Addressing, DHCP and DNS, Network File servers, Windows Active directory and Group policies
Experience using ticketing system to handle user requests
Experience scheduling new deployments and upgrades
Ability to coordinate with SW vendor for software and products support
Ability to understand & map client’s requirements/ enhancements to provide technical solutions
Scripting and programing skills will be a plus
Experience in working on global teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service mindset
Ability to occasionally travel overnight (2-4 trips per year) for job related responsibilities or regional office meetings
Ability to lift/move computer equipment - weighing up to 25-30 lbs.
Essential Functions
System Provisioning
Install new/rebuild existing servers/Workstations/laptops and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
Install and configure various software applications
Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
Set up printers and plotters as per Engineering application needs
Contribute to and maintain system standards
Deploy and maintain customer configuration database for critical applications
Operations and Support
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary. Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.
Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted stakeholders
Co-ordinate with customer IT teams for application access requests and problem resolutions
Co-ordinate and help Network Operations team for network and telecom outage
Identify and create a test plan for new technology and systems
Create, enforce, and maintain IT Security standards for all IT assets
Maintenance
Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary
Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures
Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning
Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required
Manage IT Assets, including request and report renewals for HW-SW maintenance
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.