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Attractivate Consulting Solutions

System Administrator

Attractivate Consulting Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing an organization’s IT infrastructure. This role ensures servers, networks, applications, and systems operate efficiently, securely, and reliably. The position involves day‑to‑day administration, troubleshooting, documentation, and participation in IT projects that support overall business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and core IT infrastructure (Windows, Linux, or both)

Manage Active Directory, group policies, user accounts, permissions, and access controls

Monitor system performance, availability, and security; take proactive measures to prevent issues

Manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and data protection processes

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues

Support virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper‑V, or similar)

Oversee patch management, updates, and system hardening activities

Maintain and support enterprise applications, file services, and print services

Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to implement new solutions

Maintain accurate documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures

Provide technical support to end users and serve as an escalation point for help desk staff

Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to after‑hours issues when needed

Required Qualifications and Experience

2–5+ years of experience in system administration or similar IT roles

Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux administration

Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V)

Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls)

Experience with backup and recovery tools and processes

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Network+, Security+, MCSA/MCSE, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, etc.)

Experience with endpoint management platforms (Intune, SCCM, Jamf)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred

Equivalent experience will be considered

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