Job description

Systems Administrator (Hybrid Remote)

Christar is an interdenominational mission organization based in Richardson, TX. Our goal is to proclaim the Gospel and establish churches within the least-reached communities worldwide.

The Christar Mobilization Center U.S. (CMCUS) is seeking a System Administrator with skills, knowledge, and tested experience to plan, maintain and deploy an information technology infrastructure that contains both cloud and on-premises components. Additionally, the System Administrator will serve the organization by aiding end users as they interact with those technologies.

The ideal candidate will leverage excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and enthusiasm to harness secure, flexible technologies. The Systems Administer will work in cooperation with Christar’s Director of Information Technology to provide these services. The candidate must demonstrate integrity, maturity, and proven experience.

This is a hybrid remote position. The need to be in-person at the office will be dictated by the essential job duties that must be done on-site. Approximately 50% of the time worked will be onsite.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Information Technology and other division leaders to build the technology deployment roadmap.
• Negotiate contracts for leased data equipment and services; competitively bid out purchases for data equipment, software, and computing services.
• Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Christar data.
• Install, configure, and maintain company-owned hardware and software.
• Administer and configure cloud services including Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Endpoint Security, and Identity and Access Management.
• Administer, configure, and develop new services for Site Stacker.
• Manage the backup of data, including automatic backup routines and testing data integrity.
• Maintain best practices for network documentation.
• Maintain a working disaster recovery plan.
• Assist all Christar personnel with software and computing device problems in cooperation with other technical staff, as needed.
• Supply technology purchase assistance to workers, as needed.
• Perform end-user training with departments or staff on the effective and productive use of the new systems, policies, and practices; may require documentation of process steps, instruction manuals, learning sessions, etc.
• Supply information security training to workers.

Requirements:

• A committed Christian who is comfortable working in a missionary environment with the following qualifications: applicant must affirm Christar’s beliefs and core values as part of the application.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of System Administration experience.
• Security certifications (like Comp TIA Security+).
• Experience in a Microsoft AD and Azure Cloud services environment. Certifications that support Azure Endpoint Security and Azure Mobile Device Management are a plus.
• Some comfort with writing SQL.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to be a team player who works collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work calmly under the pressure of goals and deadlines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to learn and embrace emerging technology.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• System administration: 2 years (Required)
• Active Directory: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richardson, TX 75081

blackflymedia.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blackflymedia.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, blackflymedia.com is the ideal place to find your next job.