Systems Administrator - Grange Co-op : Job Details

About Grange Co-op Founded in 1934, Grange Co-op is a cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the communities in which they live. With a focus on farm and ranch products, work wear and western wear, garden supplies, and pet care essentials, Grange Co-op has grown to become a trusted name in the industry. The company operates multiple retail locations, a feed mill and remains committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Please note this is an on-site position, located in White City, OR GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB Provide support for company-wide network and computing operations and procedures, under the direction of the Director of Information Technology; independently perform troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, upgrade and installation activities such as deploying on-premises and cloud servers, network and phone equipment; assist in user support, backups, system maintenance and documentation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop/Maintain documentation of network/systems configurations and changes • Design/Deploy/Support LANs, WANs, VLANs, SD-WANs, Internet and intranet systems • Design/Deploy/Support network and system security • Configure/Maintain authentication and authorization of directory services and GPOs • Monitor/Support virtual systems and networking • Monitor/Support cloud systems and related applications and services • Monitor/Support network and system performance, efficiency and availability • Ensure design of system allows all components to work properly together • Monitor/Support system backups and DR plans • Assist with regulatory compliance • Make recommendations for future upgrades • Proactively identify user needs • Evaluate and make recommendations to optimize current processes and procedures • Troubleshoot tier 2 problems reported by users • Maintain network servers and devices such as file servers, firewalls, VPN gateways, SD-WAN and intrusion detection systems • Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, tablets, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches • Demonstrate adaptability to organizational changes • Demonstrate regular predictable attendance • Design, deploy, and support scripts from common scripting languages • Perform the duties from IT Tech I-III positions as needed • Perform other tasks and duties as requested by supervisor SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a technical field and a minimum of three years related experience and/or training- or a minimum of five years of related experience and/or training • Experience with networking, including network segmentation and SD-WAN • Experience with VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V platforms • Experience with Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS • Prefer experience with IP phone systems • Experience with Microsoft Access applications • Experience with Microsoft SQL and MySQL LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions MATHEMATICAL SKILLS • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations REASONING ABILITY • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables OTHER SKILLS AND/OR ATTRIBUTES • Superior verbal and written skills, including ability to communicate clearly to all levels within company and outside parties • Demonstrated self-motivation, project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects • Ability to consistently and independently problem solve and achieve objectives • Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in both individual and team environments • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work projects and resources Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! The pay range for this role is: 66,550 - 86,550 USD per year (Business Office)