The Senior Systems Architect, under general supervision, will be responsible for enterprise system architecture, security and day-to-day operations. Specifically leading the design, configuration, implementation, maintenance, security and administration activities in an enterprise environment. This includes Virtual and Physical Server platforms, Security appliances, backup appliances and other related systems. This position is routinely assigned deliverables on various technical projects and works independently as well as part of a team. This role contributes to the team in an effort to further share knowledge and processes and ensures lessons learned are documented. Travel between sites and afterhours support services will be required. This position will report to the IT Infrastructure Manager.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours depending upon need.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and audit the enterprise infrastructure
• Utilize industry best practices for root cause analysis of enterprise architecture, design or configuration failures
• Plan, develop, implement infrastructure projects from conception to completion
• Capture current and future state architecture and roadmap the delivery of new solutions
• Maintain reliable, secure and robust operation of the enterprise environment
• Evaluate and install patches and resolve software related problems
• Design and implement strong security configurations, and remediate vulnerabilities across the enterprise
• Architect and administer virtualized hosts and provisioning of virtual machines
• Responsible for backups and restoration of production systems
• Create and keep up to date infrastructure documentation
• Manage DNS for internal and external name resolution
• Proactively informs management of potential system concerns, makes recommendations, and provides capacity planning reports
• Ensure uptime of mission critical infrastructure components and adhere too strict SLAs.
• Maintain governmental compliance and participate in audits
• Conduct technical evaluations on new products and provides recommendations
• Follows operational procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents
• Lead architect in the development of project proposals with emphasis on cost/benefits
• Provide innovative solutions to complex business problems
• Keep up to date on latest technologies and trends
• Provide 24x7 on-call support as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Skilled in organizing and expressing ideas effectively in oral and written communication
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Lead architect on the design, implementation and troubleshooting of complex technical environments
• 10+ years in Server, Network, and Security environments
• Experience supporting data, storage and voice devices
• Expert in administration of Windows servers, IIS, DNS, Exchange and SQL Server
• Follow through on short and long term projects
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and networks
• Must be capable of following strict policies and procedures
• Highly organized, analytical and action oriented
• Creates and maintains technical documentation on server processes and standards
• Physically perform the essential functions of the job

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Persons applying for a position should have a combination of the following experience and training.)

• Eight years of information technology related experience or combination of post-secondary technical training such as: installing workstations, providing technical support for software, or installing and maintaining hardware, network infrastructure equipment, security or telecommunications software or hardware or equivalent education/experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in information technology maintaining Windows servers
• Strong proficiency Windows server environment, storage and virtualization technologies
• Experience with Nutanix, VMware, MS Exchange, SQL, and Office 365
• Expert in DNS, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Resource Monitoring, etc.
• Certification in one or more of the following; information security (CompTIA Security+), systems administration (CompTIA Server+) is highly desired
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer related discipline

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Servers, racks, SANs, switches, firewalls, battery backups, syslog, WMI and SNMP logging applications,
event logs, resource monitoring, cable termination, computer, telephone, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both in an office and manufacturing environment while sitting or standing at a desk or
computer. Physical exertion may be required to lift or move equipment.

IT as a Service
We strive for excellence and professionalism as we represent both the department and Idaho Forest
Group. We treat each other with respect and common courtesy. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and
experience and we continue to learn from each other and adapt. We strive to improve and continue to
grow through training and partnerships. Customer service is our focus as we help make Idaho Forest
Group a successful company and a great place to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)