Administrator, Systems (IT) - Military veterans preferred

Administrator, Systems (IT)

US-MN-St. Paul

Job ID: 2025-6340
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: IT
EFW/SBS

Overview

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program
• Position Pay Range: $75,000-$95,000 annually

Under the direction of IT Management, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for hardware and software maintenance and monitoring.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Responsible for various hardware and software resources including, but not limited to:
  • Platforms: Windows Server 2008 and 2012, Linux, VMWare
  • Software and Services: IIS, apache, WordPress, MS NLB, heartbeat, vsftpd, Remote Desktop Services, Active Directory, Group Policy Management
• Produce system administrator-related solutions for projects and operational needs.
• Install new and rebuild existing servers.
• Configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, and directories.
• Establish and maintain system installation and configuration procedures.
• Perform system monitoring and verify system security, integrity and availability.
• Perform daily backup tasks and ensure required file systems and data are successfully backed up.
• Perform user account administration.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and restore from hardware or software failures.
• Participate in on-call rotation and some after-hours systems maintenance.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.
• Proven knowledge of IP networking and the OSI model.
• Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
• Ability to work with managers or directors and communicate ambiguous concepts.
• Ability to present to groups across the organization.
• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.
• Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. 

SUPERVISION

Position functions semi-autonomously and has no direct reports.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a technical field and 4 years of system administration experience required.  2+ years of experience performing enterprise backup and recovery procedures, designing, and deploying complex systems. 2+ years of experience with Active Directory and Group Policy Management. Experience administering IIS web applications preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

MCSA certification preferred.

MCSE, RHCE and / or Network+ certifications preferred.

TRAVEL

Periodic travel up to 25% required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

Typically sitting at a desk or table.  Intermittently sitting, standing, walking, stooping, or reaching with hands and arms. Regularly required to talk or hear, and sit and use hands and fingers to handle and feel in order to operate computers and other standard office equipment. Must be able to lift 50lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

Normal office and data center situation.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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