Systems Administrator

Summary/Objective 

Reporting to the IT Director of Infrastructure, the Systems Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing an organization’s IT systems and infrastructure. 

Essential Functions 

1. Install, configure, maintain, and monitor physical and virtual servers to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of critical IT systems. 

2. Implement and manage security measures (e.g., access controls, patches, and antivirus) to protect systems from threats and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. 

3. Oversee regular data backups and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and rapid restoration of services during outages or incidents. 

4. Promptly diagnose and resolve system outages, performance issues, user issues, or security incidents to minimize downtime and maintain business continuity. 

5. Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize resources to support efficient operation of servers, applications, and storage systems. 

Responsibilities & Duties 

1. Monitor server health, CPU usage, memory, disk space, and network performance using monitoring tools to identify and address potential issues before they impact operations. 

2. Automate operating system updates, security patches, and software upgrades on servers and workstations to ensure systems are secure and up to date. 

3. Create, modify, and deactivate user accounts and permissions in systems, ensuring proper access controls and adherence to security policies. 

4. Respond to helpdesk tickets or alerts to diagnose and resolve issues with servers, applications, or end-user devices, such as slow performance, crashes, or connectivity problems. 

5. Automate and verify scheduled backups of critical data and systems, testing backup integrity to ensure recoverability in case of data loss or system failure. 

6. Review logs from firewalls, intrusion detection systems, or antivirus software to respond to potential security threats or unauthorized access attempts as directed by SOC. 

7. Set up and fine-tune server configurations to meet application and user requirements. 

8. Act on automated alerts from monitoring systems regarding disk space shortages, high resource usage, or service outages, taking immediate corrective actions. 

9. Update documentation for system configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions to maintain accurate records for audits, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing. 

10. Assist employees with technical issues related to system access, software functionality, or connectivity, ensuring minimal disruption to their work. 

11. Periodically test backup restores and disaster recovery procedures to validate recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO). 

12. Work with administrators to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues affecting servers, applications, or user access to resources. 

13. Monitor and allocate storage resources, ensuring sufficient capacity and performance for applications and users. 

14. Provide timely updates to the IT Director of Infrastructure on system status, incidents, or ongoing projects, including metrics on uptime, performance, or resolved issues. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Education & Experience 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. 

• 3+ years' experience serving in the Information Technology field. 

• Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on delivering a positive end-user experience. 

• Experience with Windows 11, Microsoft Office, and other common applications 

• Experience with desktop/laptop and peripheral hardware 

• Experience with IT ticketing, incident, change, project, and asset management tools 

• Proficiency with cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Azure 

• Self-motivated problem solver with a passion for learning and adopting new technologies. 

• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and apply resources to resolve complex issues. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. 

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities. 

Travel 

No travel is expected for this position. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.   

Physical Demands 

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.   

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. 

Job Compensation & Benefits
Through our competitive compensation and benefits program, we seek to attract, retain and motivate a high-performing and increasingly diverse Associate population. Our compensation and benefit structure is comprised of many factors, including but not limited the size of our Firm, our financial position, the industry, business objectives, market salary information, benchmark pay levels and practices against the respective peer group (to ensure equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law), and unique circumstances of the Firm that are subject to change.

Compensation
Minimum: $81,000.00 - Maximum: $104,000.00

Benefits

Employer Paid Medical, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Life and AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Firm-Paid Holidays, Including an Extended Winter Break

Safe Harbor 401k Plan

Generous Employer HSA Contributions

Employer Paid Professional Dues, Licenses/Renewals

Continuing Education Resources

Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave

CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)

Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)

Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)

Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)

USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)

Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023)

Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)

Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)

Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)

Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)

INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at hr@cainwatters.com. Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.