Bright Horizons Family Solutions

System Administrator

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (3+ years) considered
  • 4+ years of professional IT experience required
  • Knowledge of systems installation and maintenance
  • Strong communication skills for problem resolution
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Experience with Intel-based server hardware
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, VMware vSphere, and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

  • Manage system administration, security, and compliance
  • Administer Windows Server, Linux, and storage systems
  • Support Rubrik backup infrastructure
  • Maintain MoveIT FTP system
  • Handle hardware upgrades and patches
  • Assist IT Service Desk with infrastructure issues
  • Participate in technical project planning and implementation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition assistance and education coaching
  • Caregiving support resources.
Full Job Description
Responsible for system support, performance, and availability of the global IT infrastructure (7x24). Provides support for operating systems, servers, storage, backup, FTP software, mail routing, and all related IT infrastructure. Monitor and troubleshoot systems, implement upgrades/changes, and assess organization's current and future needs. Primary support for on Premise, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform's Windows, Linux, and SQL platforms. Resolve operational problems and work with vendors on an as needed basis.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Westminster, CO office 3 days a week.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities
  • System administration, functionality, security/audit, compliance, and maintenance
  • Windows Server, Linux, and storage administration and maintenance
  • Maintain and support Rubrik backup infrastructure
  • Maintain and support MoveIT FTP infrastructure
  • Hardware support and maintenance (i.e. upgrades, patches)
  • Responsible for maintaining any security related and audit initiatives.
  • Perform day to day system administration activities.
  • Assist the IT service desk with IT infrastructure related issues as needed. Escalate unresolved problems to other IT infrastructure staff or appropriate external support providers as needed.
  • Involved in technical project planning and implementation for all corporate offices.
  • Involved with initiating new procedures and plans for the future of the company's infrastructure with direction from management.
  • Evaluate/recommend the purchase/configuration of IT infrastructure to IT management.
  • Support and IT Project related activities


Minimum Requirements:
  • Associate Degree in Computer Science, a minimum of 3 additional years of experience would be considered in lieu of degree
  • 4+ years related professional IT experience


Preferred Requirements:
  • Must have knowledge of systems installation and maintenance. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Must possess communication skills to exchange information and resolve problems with clients/users/vendors.
  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
  • Demonstrates:
    • Initiative and follow through
    • Ability to work independently
    • Strong Interpersonal Skills
    • Ability to work well under pressure & time constraints
    • Strong Organizational Skills
    • Ability to identify opportunities, technical risks and impacts of technology solutions
    • Ability to be on-call 24x7
  • Technical Experience:
    • Experience with configuration, deployment, and administration of Intel-based server hardware.
    • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, VMware vSphere, Active Directory Services, DNS, Microsoft Exchange, Scripting, Disaster Recovery concepts, High Availability concepts, and Storage concepts (i.e. NAS/SAN).


At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

The annual for this position is between $75,000 - $112,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance


  • Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave


  • 401(k) retirement plan


  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance


  • Life insurance


  • Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools


  • Tuition assistance and education coaching


  • Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family


  • Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness


Deadline to Apply:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 9/21/2026

About Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is an American company that provides child care and early education services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. Bright Horizons operates more than 1,000 child care centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and India. The company's services include infant care, toddler care, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs. Bright Horizons also provides employer-sponsored child care and educational advisory services. The company has won numerous awards for its services, including being named one of the Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Size
25,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$26.9 million
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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