ZGF Architects LLP

Systems Administrator

ZGF Architects LLP • $74K — $87K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in systems administration or related experience.
  • Strong work ethic, including dependability and accountability.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
  • Creative problem-solver willing to contribute to firm initiatives.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Experience with Active Directory, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • General understanding of PowerShell scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in technical research and development to fuel innovation.
  • Contribute to maintaining firmwide system standards and procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain data center equipment and environment.
  • Provide advanced support to the Desktop Support team.
  • Ensure system health across various platforms including Active Directory and M365.
  • Support system backup/recovery operations and Azure virtualization.
  • Maintain a security-first approach in technology implementations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions.
  • HSA with employer contribution.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Four weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid parental and family leave programs.
Full Job Description
ZGF is seeking a System Administrator to join our team in our Washington, DC office. This role will collaborate with the entire Technology team across seven North American offices implementing firm-wide initiatives and assisting with high-quality cross-office support. A successful candidate will be a strong team player and be eager to learn and thrive in a multi-tasking environment.

As a Systems Administrator, you will....
  • Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation
  • Contribute to and maintain firmwide system standards and procedures
  • Monitor and maintain data center equipment and environment
  • Provide advanced assistance to the Desktop Support team
  • Provide on-call availability after hours and on weekends
  • Monitor and evaluate health of all systems including Active Directory, M365, Azure, Entra ID, storage, virtualization, server hardware and software
  • Support system backup/recovery operations
  • Support VMware and Azure virtualization infrastructure
  • Support storage technologies such as NAS and iSCSI storage area networks (SAN)
  • Support Active Directory, Azure, and Entra ID environments
  • Support Microsoft 365 cloud apps and services such as Teams, O365, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Defender for Endpoint
  • Support LAN/WAN network connectivity, including TCP/IP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS
  • Maintain a security-first approach to technology implementations

Qualifications:
  • Experience in systems administration desired or related relevant experience
  • Good work ethic - timely, team-player, honest, dependable, conscientious, respectful, and accountable; Exhibit sound judgment and possess excellent communication skills
  • Ability to plan and perform assignments as an integrated, cooperative team member while simultaneously, at times, be able to operate independently with minimal or no supervision
  • Personal and professional integrity
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Sensitive and responsive to the time-critical nature of our employees' deadline-driven work
  • Creative problem-solver with a willingness to contribute to firm-wide initiatives
  • Experience managing and maintaining Active Directory domain environments including Group Policy, AD Users and Computers, DFS, AD Sites and Services
  • Experience managing and maintaining Windows Server environments and related services
  • Experience managing and maintaining Microsoft 365 apps and services such as Entra ID, Azure, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Defender, or Intune
  • Experience managing and maintaining LAN/WAN switches and routers
  • General understanding of scripted automation using PowerShell and other tools
  • Strong understanding of system security fundamentals
  • Able to periodically travel to other ZGF offices as required for infrastructure support
  • Occasionally requires ability to lift and carry various technology equipment
  • Understanding of the application of technology to architectural processes (Preferred)
  • Professional certification (Preferred)

Base Salary Range

$74,610 - $87,045 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

ZGF employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer contribution; an HSA with employer contribution; a 401(k) with employer match; four weeks of PTO; 10 paid holidays per year; and paid parental and family leave programs.

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About ZGF Architects LLP

ZGF Architects is a design firm with a focus on architecture, interior design, and urban design. The firm was founded in 1942 and has since grown to include offices in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York City, and Vancouver, BC. ZGF Architects has a diverse portfolio that includes healthcare, research, education, corporate, institutional, and civic projects. The firm is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards for its work.
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