A Systems Architect is responsible for supporting equipment in physical, virtualized, or hyper converged server environments; running Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems as well as mixed Linux based utilities and appliances.  A Systems Architect performs a wide variety of installation, configuration and upgrading of workstations and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and distributed environments.  A System Architect provides investigation, diagnostic testing and repair/resolution of system, hardware, software and infrastructure.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete design, configuration, installation, and support of equipment in multiple types of server and cloud based environments to the specifications of client proposals
• Troubleshoot and resolve server and computer related issues when contacted by clients by providing both on-site and remote support
• Maintaining software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance
• Managing assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives and timelines
• Responding to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and outside vendors to provide technical assistance and support
• Supervising the administration of systems and servers and related network equipment to ensure availability of services to authorized users
• Complete time logs in Tigerpaw within 48 hours of completing tasks to ensure accurate and timely time tracking, project management and billing of customers
• Any other duties as assigned by management

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Technical, analytical, interpersonal and organization skills required
• Associates degree or equivalent experience in related field
• Pass required certification exam(s) to enable company to maintain Microsoft Partner Network Membership
• Earn and maintain Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Excellent working knowledge of up-to-date desktop OSs and Management Tools
• Knowledge of Windows Servers, workstations, MS Exchange, VMware, Citrix, anti-virus and other various software applications
• Ability to communicate in an understandable, polite and friendly manner, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well with others, as well as independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a business environment.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and possess reliable transportation.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds.
• Availability in response to needs of the customer for installation, maintenance and equipment malfunctions