Server Administrator - IT Production Services

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Stevens Center Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 900 East 54th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $29.00 - $46.50

Pay Info: Pay starts at $29 and increases according to years of applicable experience.

Department Details

Windows Server Team manages 6,000 Windows virtual and physical servers with a team of 9 people. The team works together on projects, patching, and vulnerability remediation. The team is dispersed across the Sanford footprint in Bismarck, Fargo, Bemidji, and Sioux Falls.

Job Summary

Responsible for the effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of cloud based systems, physical and virtual on-premise servers, on-premise server hardware, and other related software and hardware infrastructure. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves performance issues. Works with internal support teams, help desk and outside vendors to resolve tickets and implement new/upgraded systems. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations for system improvements. The Server Administrator diagnoses, resolves, and documents system problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Develops and executes integration test plans and quality assurance measures, where applicable. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and associated standard operating procedures meet organizational requirements. Provides training and support where required. Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the computing field required. Must have a strong understanding of information security, system hardening, and implementing proactive measures to protect the infrastructure. Must have an extensive working knowledge in the configuration and maintenance of server infrastructure and related operating systems or infrastructure applications, which may include Windows, Unix, Linux, VMware, and Citrix. Must have good interpersonal skills to provide the appropriate support to a variety of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a computer-related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a computer-related field preferred.
• Three years of technical experience working with computer infrastructure in either on-premise or cloud-based administration.
• When applicable, may need a valid driver's license.
• If valid driver's license is required, must maintain a good driving record.

Benefits

• Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
• Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
• Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.