Sr Systems Administrator

The IT Sr. Systems Administrator role is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with all of Systems Administration’s processes and systems. The role acts as the lead of the Systems Administration tools and ensures that they remain operational and configured appropriately.

In addition to daily management of systems and applications, the role also acts as an escalation point for in-depth troubleshooting of system issues.  The Sr. Systems Administrator will act as a teacher of skills and procedures for other members of IT Systems Administration.

The IT Sr. Systems Administrator will also be expected to consider current practices in order to develop innovative and reliable solutions that will continuously improve the service quality to the business.

Responsibilities

• Provides Systems Administration expertise for projects with regards to planning, designing, and delivery.
• Works with the Network Operations Center and other Operations teams to resolve outages or assist with projects where required.
• Mentor and coach other members of Systems Administration.
• Develop documentation for Systems Administration applications and tools.
• Recommend enhancements to Systems Administration tools regarding versions and functionality available in add-ons or additional products in the suite, for the purposes of improving the automation, management and monitoring of all systems.
• Guarantee the functionality of all Systems Administration tools and systems, including OS/application deployment, patch administration, SharePoint, Exchange, Backup/Restore, and ServiceNow.
• Provide reports and information as necessary for Compliance purposes.
• Follow and adhere to internal IT Policy and Procedures as appropriate.
• Perform other assigned tasks as required

Skills Required

• 4 years of experience with Windows PC/Server and VMWare platforms
• 2 years of experience with enterprise management tools. (e.g.  ServiceNow, SMS, and Microsoft Operations Manager or Microsoft System Center)
• Direct experience with Patch Management processes.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN/WLAN/WAN, TCP/IP, ICMP, 802.1x authentication, 802.11 wireless networking, DNS, DHCP, VPN, RSA, proxy, certificates and FTP (SSL & SSH) and ability to remotely troubleshoot connectivity issues for end users.
• Basic understanding of types of network and server equipment, like firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, blades, chassis, racks and SAN.
• Knowledge of Active Directory and GPO management.
• Database scripting and/or strong Excel/reporting skills
• Some Experience with Linux, Mac OS preferred
• Windows scripting skills (wscript, cscript, batch files) are preferred
• Some knowledge of database administration, specifically SQL Server is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and is a team player with the ability to work well independently
• Above average organization skills, excellent communication skills, and can demonstrate problem solving skills. Considered an out of the box thinker and displays a willingness to learn

Additional Requirements:

• Appropriate educational background in relevant subject matter
• 3 years practical or hands-on experience in an Operations Engineer or Systems Administrator position
• Relevant certifications (e.g. MCTS, MCITP, LPIC, VCP, ITIL, SANS) preferred
• Experience in gaming, hospitality and retail systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidates may be required to lift/move PCs and other IT equipment up to no more than 40lbs. May also be required to push/pull carts greater than 40lbs.

Hiring Considerations

• Candidates may be required to work different days/hours as necessary and be flexible around the needs of the business

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.