Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company

IT System Administrator III

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and enterprise operations
  • Strong knowledge of virtualization and cloud platforms like VMware, Azure, and Microsoft 365
  • Experience with scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code with tools such as PowerShell and Python
  • Knowledge of security patching, vulnerability management, and backup/recovery practices
  • Preferred certifications: Microsoft Professional and Linux in at least two core technologies

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems across diverse environments
  • Implement automation and monitoring practices to enhance system reliability
  • Administer Microsoft Exchange and related messaging services effectively
  • Troubleshoot and resolve a range of operational issues across platforms
  • Maintain comprehensive backup and disaster recovery processes
  • Monitor system performance and recommend improvements based on data analysis
  • Provide technical support and documentation for infrastructure services

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Flexible work environment with potential for remote work
  • Employee wellness programs and support initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Responsible for the reliable, secure, and efficient provisioning, configuration, operation, automation, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure, including on-premises, cloud, virtualized, and hybrid systems. Supports modern operating systems, middleware, platforms, and business applications while promoting security, resiliency, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities
  • Installs, configures, maintains, and supports server operating systems and infrastructure platforms across on-premises, virtualized, cloud, and hybrid environments. Coordinates security patching, system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management activities.
  • Implements and maintains automation, scripting, monitoring, and configuration management practices to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and support consistent system builds and operational processes.
  • Administers and supports Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online, and related messaging services, including mail flow, transport rules, shared mailboxes, retention policies, message tracing, and hybrid connectivity as applicable.
  • Evaluates, troubleshoots, and resolves operating system, hardware, network, cloud, storage, and platform-related issues, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders as needed.
  • Maintains backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes to protect data, minimize downtime, and support recovery objectives.
  • Monitors system health, performance, capacity, security posture, and availability using modern observability and alerting tools; recommends improvements based on trends, risks, and operational needs.
  • Provides technical support, incident response, root-cause analysis, documentation, and knowledge transfer for infrastructure services and related business applications.


Experience
  • 6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, server administration, cloud or hybrid platform support, and enterprise operations
  • Strong knowledge of virtualization, VMware, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, identity services, networking fundamentals, and related enterprise platforms
  • Experience with scripting, automation, infrastructure-as-code concepts, monitoring tools, PowerShell, and Python preferred
  • Experience supporting security patching, vulnerability management, endpoint/server hardening, backup and recovery, and operational resiliency practices
  • Microsoft Professional Certification and Linux (in at least two core technologies) preferred


Competencies
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain technical risks, incidents, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause, prevention, and continuous improvement
  • Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage competing operational work, project tasks, maintenance windows, and urgent support needs
  • Strong ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional technology teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers
  • Experience documenting technical standards, operational procedures, business requirements, functional specifications, and support handoff materials
  • Demonstrated security-minded approach to infrastructure administration, access management, patching, incident response, and compliance-related activities

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of organizational priorities, governance, risk management, change control, and communication channels; ability to navigate formal and informal decision-making processes with guidance
  • Knowledge and understanding of business processes, technology dependencies, security expectations, service availability needs, and operational risk in the context of the company's business
  • Knowledge of current infrastructure trends, including cloud adoption, hybrid management, automation, monitoring, endpoint/server security, identity and access management, and resiliency planning

Skills
  • Strong customer service orientation toward business units and technology partners requiring consultation, support, and accurate technical guidance
  • Strong project and change management skills, including planning, organizing, monitoring, coordinating resources, and executing work within approved maintenance windows and deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills; able to work constructively and collaboratively with infrastructure, security, application, service desk, vendor, and business teams
  • Strong analytical ability with the capability to identify root causes, assess risk, evaluate options, and recommend practical, supportable solutions
  • Ability to use automation, scripting, monitoring, and standard operating procedures to improve consistency, reliability, and operational efficiency


Salary range $77,000 to $96,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base.

About Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company

Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Group, a global insurance company. They offer a range of commercial insurance products, including property, liability, and automobile coverage. They work with a network of independent agents and brokers to provide customized insurance solutions to businesses of all sizes. They are committed to providing exceptional customer service and have received numerous awards for their claims handling and underwriting expertise.
Learn more about Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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