STARK is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator to join our IT team in New York City. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting the company's server infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments while ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high-performing.
Job Responsibilities:Server & Cloud Infrastructure
- Manage and maintain Azure-hosted servers, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and decommissioning.
- Administer Linux-based servers, including patching, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IIS web servers, application pools, bindings, and hosted applications.
- Plan and execute server capacity planning, infrastructure scaling, and server lifecycle management in collaboration with the IT Director.
- Networking & Domain Services
- Manage internal and external DNS records, zones, and related changes.
- Procure, install, renew, and troubleshoot SSL/TLS certificates across servers and applications.
- Support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and other domain-related infrastructure services.
- Security & Compliance
- Apply operating system security hardening and infrastructure best practices across Windows and Linux environments.
- Manage server patching and update cycles to maintain system reliability and security.
- Monitor infrastructure for vulnerabilities and respond to security alerts affecting server environments.
- Support security audits and remediation efforts alongside the IT Director and external partners.
Operations & Support
- Maintain accurate documentation of server configurations, architecture, operational procedures, and infrastructure runbooks.
- Participate in an on-call and escalation rotation for critical infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with the infrastructure team across New York City and Calhoun, GA on cross-functional technology initiatives.
- Track work and project progress through Jira according to team standards.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:- 3-5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience supporting production server environments.
- Experience managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.
- Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar).
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft IIS.
- Practical experience managing DNS services and SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles.
- Strong understanding of operating system patching, security hardening, and infrastructure maintenance best practices.
- Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft Defender.
- Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.
- Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, RHCSA/LFCS, or CompTIA Security+.
- Experience working within a multi-site organization supporting distributed infrastructure environments.
Position Details:- Full-time position
- Hybrid schedule based in our New York City headquarters (979 Third Avenue)
- Standard work hours are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Reports to the IT Manager
Benefits:- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- Great Paid Time Off Policy
- 401(k) Match
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 125,000 USD per year (New York )
