Systems Administrator/Engineer

Description

Position at Swift Transportation

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At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure; participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures align with organizational values.

• Design system integration and engineer hardware configurations to ensure the integrity of the server and user desktop environment; ensure physical security of the data center at all times.
• Perform project management responsibilities and assist vendors in the implementation of virtualization of the server infrastructure; prepare project plan, development approach and estimated costs as well as coordinate schedules; ensure timeline/budget expectations are maintained according to business requirements and customer expectations. Perform control and tracking activities as appropriate and oversee all communication related to project deliverables.
• Perform the requisition, management and progression of implementation activities of all server hardware along with associated operating systems. Responsible for the maintenance and upgrades of server hardware and operating systems while ensuring compliance with all license agreements for server software.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure/add new services as necessary.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
• Perform quantitative analyses of systems on a regular basis and develop documented processes to ensure optimal infrastructure performance. Initiate process improvement/development strategies in order to maximize system efficiency as well as research emerging hardware and technology and make recommendations on cost/benefit analysis.
• Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required; configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
• Work with leadership and other designated personnel to assist in the creation and deployment of Swift's network strategy.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Debt Free Colleges or Tuition Assistance Programs

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Three (3) years network operations experience.
• Bachelors in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Certification in applicable network technology at the administrator level preferred.
• Server operation skills; solid technical skills with the ability to research and solve problems; good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent documentation skills.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.