Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Windows Systems Administrator 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing technology through the use of tools and scripting along with organizing, leading, and coordinating with other parts of IT to ensure components of overall system are managed.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops complex, integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmins Windows server computing systems
• Performs and evaluates costs analyses and vendor comparisons for small through large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations and measures feasibility of various approaches and makes recommendations
• Continuously develops technical subject matter expertise on established and emerging server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems and other server-based technologies
• Communicates effectively regarding system operations and environment changes
• Adheres to SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements as dictated
• Understands and avoids capacity, redundancy, and health constraints of server, storage, email, file, and collaboration systems
• Ensures that all security requirements are met or exceeded, and appropriate levels of security access is monitored
• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of standards and procedures
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced IT Administrators (Administrator 1)
• Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques including performing root cause analysis and identification of corrective action for given problems
• Performs and plans minor version upgrades and coordinates cross team non-project changes
• Makes recommendations for component level improvements and identifies interdependencies in system and application components
• Organizes and leads meetings with users of IT systems and participates in roadmap planning for systems or applications
• Provides 24x7 on-call support

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or another technology related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as moving files, backing up, creating configuration, or other tasks
• Demonstrates ability to solve moderately complex technical problems independently
• Demonstrates experience in successful implementation of technology solutions
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work documentation and organization

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veterans status, age or disability

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found in Garmin Benefits.