Systems Administrator


Established in 1992, Pipitone Group is a leader in Channel Marketing – a unique, strategic approach to marketing that builds business by using marketing programs and tools designed to enhance, motivate, and inspire within and through the channels that get products and services to market.

Our integrated offerings incorporate a custom mix of strategic direction, design, marketing technologies, and public relations. We are always searching for qualified professionals to share in our steady growth. Currently, we are looking for a Systems Administrator.

The Systems Administrator (SA) is responsible for the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to organizational best practice.

The SA is accountable for the following systems: Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Linux, Windows XP and 7, Mac OSX Snow Leopard, Printers, and phone system.

Skills and Abilities
The Systems Administrator must be skilled to:

  • Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc.
  • Install and configure client systems for Windows and Mac.
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
  • Contribute to and maintain system standards.
  • Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to systems tasks.
  • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all systems, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying the completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
  • Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
  • Create, change, and delete user accounts.
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.
  • Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis.
  • Perform Help Desk functions in supporting PC and Mac computer users.

Qualifications

The Systems Administrator needs excellent communication, planning and organizing, and interpersonal skills as well as a BS and 3 years (or equivalent experience) in systems administration.

Pipitone Group
3933 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: Not Available
Term: Full Time
Travel: 0%
Reference: SAD
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k) plan, Paid Vacation