**Short Description** Bowman has an opportunity for a Systems Administrator II to join our team in Chesterfield, MO. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. **Purpose** Provide advanced systems administration to ensure the security and function of the company network to enable a productive workforce. **Responsibilities** **Leadership and Direction** + Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced techniques and principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. + Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis + Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff. + Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership to the systems administration team. **At the Operational and Company Level** + Assist the Information Technology Infrastructure team to maintain and support company technology platforms; provide technical support and training to company employees. **Do the Work** + Maintain telecommunications platforms (VOIP, Teams, Mobile Device Management). + Support email platforms (O365, Email security platform). + Maintain and update SSO, MFA, and security platforms. + Monitor and ensure uptime for production critical services, escalating to internal departments or vendors and 3rd party support as necessary. + Maintain virtualization solutions (ex: VMware, Hyper-V) to optimize server resources and improve scalability. + Maintain cloud-based infrastructure (ex: AWS, Azure) to maintain the system and support end users. + Maintain Edge/Datacenter infrastructure. + Provide advanced technical support to other IT staff. + Maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory and server related functions. + Negotiate with vendors and providers for services. + Document software and hardware procedures. + Support onsite personnel and remote locations. + Communicate status of projects on regular basis to manager and other members of management as needed. + Implement and maintain network security measures to protect the company's information assets. + Participate in the development and maintenance of IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. + Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning and testing. **Success Metrics and Competencies** + Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners. + High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information. + Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude. + Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Strong work ethic and commitment to quality. + Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction. + Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks. + Measure and analyze activities with focus on improving IT ROI. + Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics. + Data analysis and interpretation skills. + Take ownership of projects and see them through to completion. **Qualifications** + Five or more (5+) years of IT experience, with three or more (3+) years of systems administrator related experience. + Extensive knowledge of Active Directory and Windows-based platforms. + Experience with management of O365 (email, SharePoint, etc.) + Experience with management of telecommunications platforms (Zoom, Teams, Mobile Device Management) + Experience with enterprise class firewalls, switches, servers, storage platforms, and network security. + Experience with PowerShell and BASH scripting. + Experience with Debian Linux. + Three (3) years of Managed Services Experience (MSP) within the past eight (8) years preferred. + Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred. + Experience with LTO Tape libraries and drives highly preferred. + High degree of organization. + Ability to effectively work and communicate with employees at all levels. + Relevant industry certifications, such as MCSA, VCP, or CCNA, are highly preferred. + Relevant associate’s degree or higher preferred. \#LI-BJ1 **Physical Demands and Working Environment** + Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic. + Eligible for Hybrid work arrangements. (Reliable high-speed network connectivity required) + Mobility around an office environment. + Mobility around Aircraft Hangar. + Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. + Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business. + Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. + Occasional pushing or pulling up to 100 lbs. + Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder. **Job Description Disclaimer** Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice. Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) . Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com . Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.