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System Administrator

Ryan Specialty Group

Poughkeepsie, New York

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Applications Security, Best Practices, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Database Administration, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Interviewing Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Legal, MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Certifications, Network Administration/Management, Network Support, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Server Hardware, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Patches, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, User Account Administration
LOCATION
Poughkeepsie, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Summary
The System Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of critical server systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for the company. The role performs routine maintenance tasks and ensures system support, maintenance, administration, and process improvement for operating environment components such as databases, operating systems, network interfaces, storage systems, servers, and associated hardware. They administer user accounts for secure system access, implement monitoring tools, and proactively research and implement enhancements for improved system performance and security.

What will your job entail?
Job Responsibilities: • Oversees the installation, configuration, and maintenance of server systems crucial to the company's operations. • Performs routine maintenance tasks and ensures system support, maintenance, administration, and process improvement for operating environment components such as databases, operating systems, network interfaces, storage systems, servers, and associated hardware. • Administers user accounts, permissions, and access levels to ensure secure and compliant access to company's systems. • Implements and maintains monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance of company's systems, promptly addressing any issues that may arise. • Researches, recommends and/or implements system enhancements that will improve the server, operating software and application reliability, security, and performance. • Manages the patches and updates of application and operating systems and software, ensuring that systems remain secure and up to date. • Manages and troubleshoots network connectivity issues, ensuring seamless communication between systems and users. • Ensures that all systems adhere to industry regulations and best practices, implementing security measures to protect sensitive insurance data. • Maintains comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure compliance with insurance industry standards. • Works collaboratively with other IT teams, such as database administrators and application developers, to ensure the seamless integration of systems supporting company's operations. Work Experience and Education: • Bachelor's degree required; Software Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered. • 2+ years of experience in System or Application Administration or a related field is preferred. Licenses & Certifications: • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is plus.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $64,750.00 - $65,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Ryan Specialty Group