System Administrator

  • $9k
  • Remote - Worldwide

Remote

DevOps

Mid-level

Summary

Join TurnPoint as a System Administrator and drive the successful delivery of advanced technical projects, providing top-tier support for diverse clients while navigating complex projects and collaborating closely with the team.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven work experience as System Administrator (this is not a role for freshers)
  • Experience with administering (more than just tier 1 troubleshooting): Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2022, Physical and virtual networks
  • Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.)
  • Experience with Active Directory administration, group policies, and domain services
  • Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies and tools

Responsibilities

  • Act as liaison between clients and technical staff, coaching junior resources and intervening when necessary
  • Perform daily client work (at the level expected of your role; i.e. not tier 1 client work) remotely
  • Adhere to existing processes, including change management
  • Function as client interface on phones and ticket thread intake including: Provide remote support Monday – Friday, 1AM-10AM PT and periodic after hours work as required
  • Perform tech tasks as self-assigned and assigned by tech managers
  • Proactively identify, prioritize, diagnose, troubleshoot issues and deliver accurate tech work
  • Walk clients through the problem-solving process in plain language terms, on their tech level
  • Create, review and maintain tasks owned by self for support of client projects
  • Maintain awareness of current work and status, managing tasks through to successful closure
  • Create tasks, to contribute to client onsite visits and related meetings
  • Ensure proper recording, documentation, and closure of all client inquiries using online tools
  • Effectively utilize online tools: ZenDesk, Asana, Airtable, OneNote and other tools as required
  • Monitor and update all assigned tickets on a daily basis
  • Record and document tech processes to contribute to TurnPoint Tech Manual
  • Be an escalation resource for more junior technicians, while encouraging them to follow our formal escalation procedure
  • Administer and maintain existing infrastructure for clients, including (but not limited to) servers, networks (both physical and virtual), DNS, updates, and hybrid Active Directory
  • Partner with Engineers in the implementation of technical solutions
  • Conduct security audits and implement necessary measures to protect the organization's systems and data
  • Participate in planning, deploying, and upgrading hardware and software systems
  • Create and maintain documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
  • Exemplify and champion superior client communication and service
  • Emphasize quality, continuous improvement and high performance
  • Enact and champion company policies
  • Track, route and redirect issues to correct resources and internal team for support
  • Balance support ticket threads, task execution and project work for timely completion
  • Escalate unresolved client queries to the next level of support properly and in a timely manner
  • Adhere to workflow best practices: attention to detail, thoroughness and follow-through
  • Train and mentor the tech team

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • 100% employer-covered private health insurance
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