UNIX Systems Administrator jobs in Madison, WI

Systems Admin

Under the supervision of the IT Manager, this position will be responsible This position is responsible for maintaining computer systems, networks and servers. Ensures system reliability with maintenance to existing systems and deploys new systems to improve system efficiency.

This person will work closely with the IT Manager and staff to solve day-to-day business problems and will have an understanding and capability of providing support for the technical design, implementation and support of an electronic data interchange (EDI) for the abas-ERP EDI package.

Responsibilities include:

• Experience in multiple programming languages: Java, Groovy, Shell Script.
• Valued experience in other languages: C, C Microsoft.NET, etc.
• Experience with MySQL, Oracle.
• Experience working within Supply Chain in a distribution environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, BAAN).
• Experience with report writing software (Jasper, Crystal).
• Experience with EDI projects.
• Experience working with others on the team to define specifications, document the solution, and execute the solution.
• Meeting internal customer expectations on project deadlines.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and isolate issues reported by users to maintain system efficiency.
• Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Monitor networks to ensure optimized security, availability and performance.
• Maintain data backup and recovery systems to ensure business continuity.
• Design, document, test and modify server and computer system to maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
• Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations and best practices.
• Design and deploy networks with network address assignment, routing table configuration.
• Configure and maintain directory services.
• Make recommendations to management for future upgrades.
• Maintain network services such as file servers, terminal servers, VPN gateways, and firewalls.
• Administer servers, desktop/laptop/tablet computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, desk phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
• Maintain and support a variety of local, hosted and web-based applications.
• Log changes made to system configuration as well as problems reported and resolved.
• Interact with a variety of vendors providing IT-related products and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5 year's work experience as an EDI/ERP consultant
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Must have experience and understanding of supply chain in a distribution environment. Understanding distribution or manufacturing practices and methodologies.
• Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgement.

Hours of Work:

• Full-time employment offering a competitive wage and full benefits package.
• Work hours can be flexible beyond core hours; Core business hours Mon-Fri; 8am - 5pm CST.

• Some travel may be required.
• Position is based from Beaver Dam, WI