System Administrator

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation in Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is seeking a System Administrator candidate with working technical knowledge of network, Virtualization, PC and platform operating systems including Windows and Desktop, VMware, Ubuntu and FortiOS. Working technical knowledge of current systems, software, protocols and standards, including firewalls, Active Directory and Google G-Suite. Manage computer software systems and network connections with extensive application support experience, hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience and data management. Planning and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with the Organization’s goals and industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Information Technology or Computer Science Degree preferred and (3) three years systems engineering experience. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of an association and general knowledge and interest in Ohio agriculture. Please respond with a cover letter and resume with salary requirements via email to hr@ofbf.org.

Maintain, upgrade and manage the organization’s software, hardware and networks to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. Participate in planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with OFBF goals, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties:

Strategy & Planning

Participate in and support capacity planning and development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.

Acquisition & Deployment

Deploy and manage workstations, virtual desktops, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems and all host security.

Operational Management

Manage all operating systems and end-user software.
Manage communications and connection solutions including workstation connectivity, local area networks, VPN’s and phones (8x8 phone system).
Ensure 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.
Manage storage infrastructure.
Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights and storage allocations in accordance to business needs and industry best practices regarding privacy, security and regulatory compliance.
Perform network and security audits, test routine backups and restores.
Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems on servers, input/output fleet and workstations. Escalate incidents as necessary.
Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles.
Analyze system, server, application, network and input/output device performance.
Recommend, schedule and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations and/or purchases.
Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts.
Ensure all computer systems are backed up and appropriately recoverable.
Help desk tickets support.

Additional Duties:

Other assignments as assigned.

Minimum Educational Experience Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum Skill Qualifications

Working technical knowledge of network, Virtualization, PC and platform operating systems, including Windows Server and Desktop, VMware, Ubuntu and FortiOS.
Working technical knowledge of current systems, software, protocols and standards, including firewalls, Active Directory, Google G-Suite.
Strong knowledge of local area network administration.
Extensive application support experience, hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
Experience with data management.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Preferred Qualifications

Information Technology or Computer Science Degree or related degree and three (3) years systems engineering experience.
Certifications in Cisco, Microsoft or VMware are a plus.
Strong interpersonal and oral skills. Proven analytical and problem solving abilities.
Adept at reading, writing and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
Self motivated, keen attention to detail, willing to learn new areas and skilled at working within a team oriented environment.

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