Senior Systems Administrator
4 days ago
New York
Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: The Senior Systems Administrator is a key member of the IT department responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing the organization's network and systems infrastructure. This role directly reports to the IT Support Manager under the supervision of VP of IT, and combines advanced system administration expertise with high-level network administration responsibilities, ensuring that CRF’s technology environment remains secure, resilient, and scalable. The ideal candidate brings proven technical skills, experience supporting mission-driven organizations, and the ability to align IT operations with organizational goals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Maters Degree in Information Technology, or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • 5+ years of progressive experience as a System Administrator or Network Administrator, with at least 2 years in a senior-level or lead role, • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN), routing, and switching, • Proven experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and enterprise backup solutions, • Hands-on experience with network security, firewalls, and compliance-driven IT environments, • Experience in non-profit or social services organizations strongly preferred, • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, • Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional) preferred, • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Network & Systems Administration • Design, implement, and maintain a robust and secure network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems, • Proactively monitor network and server performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain high availability and reliability, • Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, and related services, • Administer virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS) to ensure scalability and business continuity, • Implement and enforce network and system security policies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls, • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and security audits, reporting findings and remediation plans to the VP of IT, • Lead the development and execution of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to safeguard mission-critical data and services, • Integrate enterprise applications, databases, and cloud services with core infrastructure, • Actively participate in IT projects, providing technical leadership, documentation, and implementation support, • Maintain up-to-date documentation for network configurations, system processes, and IT policies, • Serve as a tier-3 escalation point for complex network and system issues, • Provide training and guidance to IT staff, helping to build internal capabilities and improve support processes, • Partner with program directors and department heads to understand business requirements and align technology solutions, • Travel regularly across NYC program sites to support IT operations and deploy equipment, • Participate in vendor management, procurement, and technology evaluation processes, • Ability to lift and transport IT equipment (desktops, laptops, monitors, printers) as required, • Must be comfortable with on-site support, including occasional evenings/weekends during critical upgrades or incidents EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #IND1