Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned:
Design, implement, and manage complex enterprise network solutions, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and optimal performance across LAN and WAN environments.
Administer and optimize the Azure cloud environment, including virtual machines, networking, and security configurations.
Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers to ensure security, performance, and reliability.
Perform Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including identity, access, and policy management.
Manage and support Microsoft Exchange environments, including mailbox administration, mail flow, and security configurations.
Maintain and optimize SQL database environments, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
Administer enterprise storage solutions, ensuring high performance and data availability.
Deploy, configure, and manage virtualization platforms, including host infrastructure and centralized management tools.
Monitor systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and user accessibility.
Develop and execute technical implementation plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements where appropriate.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, the candidate must be able to perform all essential duties effectively. The qualifications below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
5+ years of experience administering and managing modern Windows Server environments.
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or equivalent are preferred.
AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) certification recommended but not .
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, Linux server administration, SQL database management, enterprise storage solutions, and virtualization platforms.
Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell.
Strong understanding of LAN/WAN networking concepts, including network protocols, IP routing, VPNs, firewalls, and security best practices.
Working knowledge of ADFS, Single Sign-On (SSO), DNS, replication, and user/group management within enterprise environments.
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering or infrastructure support.
Preferred certifications include Microsoft, VMware, or other relevant industry certifications.
Physical Demands
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment, including printers and other office machinery.
Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds may be .
Work Environment
Primarily an office-based environment.
Occasional travel may be based on business needs.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
It is the policy of World Acceptance Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, World Acceptance Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
It’s an exciting time to work for World Finance! We’re currently in a transition phase, working toward a better brand. Our executive team is very forward-thinking and as a result, they are very open to new ideas and suggestions. Having been in business since 1962, there is a great balance between brand stability and the opportunity to really come in and make a difference for the company, your colleagues, and our customers!
We’re expanding, evolving and inventing, every day. Rapid growth. Dynamic change. Unlimited opportunity. All are elements of an exciting future at World Finance. We help people realize their dreams, enjoy their lives and maintain financial security and peace of mind. As one of the nation’s largest consumer finance organizations, we serve more than half a million families with personal loans and other credit-related products. Through our nationwide branch network and Internet Lending Division, we provide high-quality origination, underwriting and personal loan services, primarily to non-prime consumers. We’ve been in business for the past 50 years, and are embarking on our most aggressive growth initiative in our history; bringing innovative new products to market and creating excellent opportunities for professionals who are as flexible, forward-thinking and committed to growth.
Though we operate under several names, all of our subsidiaries offer the same quality service. Our subsidiaries include World Finance, Amicable Finance Company, Colonial Finance Company, Freeman Finance Company, General Credit Company, Local Loans Company, Personal Credit Plan, Midwestern Loans, Inc., Peoples Finance Company, and Midwestern Financial.