Systems Administrator Sr.- Palmer, Antarctica (Austral Summer 2025)

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Job purpose

The Systems Administrator Senior provides IT services at the National Science Foundation's (NSF) scientific research base at Palmer Station, Antarctica. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security of all servers, workstations, network operating systems, and backup systems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, configuration, administration, and system security of a multi-platform environment which includes Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat Linux, and Apple systems.
• Manage Microsoft Server, Active Directory, Exchange, Group Policy Objects, and SCCM.
• Administer VMware vCenter., and Veeam Backup.
• Maintain and troubleshoot server, workstation, printer, and copier hardware.
• Manage Windows and Macintosh workstations and applications.
• Responsible for the backup of data, including automatic backup routines and testing of data integrity.
• Create and manage user accounts.
• Assist in the maintenance and administration of Cisco VoIP systems and service.
• Administer DNS and DHCP.
• Serve as PC Tech and Help Desk, providing hands-on assistance to local users.
• Perform security and patch management, and implementation of standard configurations.
• Assist with life-cycle management evaluations and recommendations.
• Maintain system documentation.
• All other duties as assigned.

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC

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