Senior IT Systems Administrator - Oates Associates, Inc.

Oates Associates is a 100% employee-owned civil and structural engineering firm focused on enhancing our community. From transportation to building infrastructure, our team designs solutions that positively impact our region.

We are looking for a senior IT systems administrator to support our 60+ person team of engineers, surveyors and administrative professionals. Broadly, this role includes providing network and information technology support by overseeing the network and servers; managing workstations; electronic devices and software; and IT troubleshooting. Work will be out of our Collinsville, IL office with occasional travel to our branch offices including Belleville, IL, St. Louis, MO and St. Charles, MO.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or relevant field.
• Experience with VMware management, 365 management and network administration.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with forward-thinking ideas to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency for the company.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network infrastructure 24/7 including updating and upgrading servers, daily backups, disaster recovery and off-site storage.
• Manage over 100 workstations including set-up, imaging and maintenance.
• Oversee variety of electronic devices including cell phones, tablets and notebooks with mobile VPN and remote access set-up, updates and maintenance.
• Oversee software licensing, installation and updates and coordinate with project managers on needs, purchases and renewals.
• Provide support for remote office connections and work-from-home set-ups including VPN and LMI set-up, maintenance and managing user accounts.
• Manage hardware and software service contracts and oversee maintenance for routers, firewalls, printers and other equipment.
• Manage audio/visual and computer set-up for conference rooms across multiple offices and support as needed for limited off-site meetings.
• Oversee IT Help Desk with technical awareness and ability to solve technical issues.
• Develop and manage the IT budget and collaborate on budget items with project managers.
• Establish and enforce IT policies.

Oates Associates is a thriving local design firm that offers the look and feel of a small business while providing the excitement and experience gained from projects you may find in a larger firm. Our strong leadership in the communities we serve coupled with our teamwork-centered atmosphere makes Oates Associates a great place to work.

As a 100% employee-owned firm through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Oates Associates is committed to personal and professional growth and long-term success.

The firm offers competitive salaries; annual bonus; retirement planning; an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision; a health and wellness program with incentives; company sponsored events and activities; flex-time and work-from-home options; and career development/advancement. The firm is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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