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Karen Clark & Company

IT Systems Administrator

Reposted 10 Days Ago
Boston, MA
Mid level
Boston, MA
Mid level
The IT Systems Administrator will maintain networks and servers, install and configure hardware/software, implement security protocols, and troubleshoot system issues.
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About KCC 

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency. KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. 

Who you are 

We are seeking an enthusiastic IT administrator to join our growing team. You’ll be working alongside PhD scientists across many disciplines, experienced software developers, and insurance industry experts to apply cutting edge research to equally sophisticated hardware and networks. You will be upgrading and installing hardware and software, performing troubleshooting to resolve IT issues, and maintaining our networks and servers, which also includes our cloud assets in AWS. The position also involves monitoring our information security program and the installation and troubleshooting of our in-house developed software into client environments. 

To ensure success as KCC’s IT administrator, you should possess extensive experience in IT administration and the ability to optimize the performance of our IT infrastructure without compromising security. An accomplished IT administrator is someone whose technical expertise results in enhanced IT system efficiency across company structures.

Responsibilities 

  • Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers.
  • Upgrading, installing, and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives. 
  • Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats, following and adapting CIS standards.
  • Gathering and examining software logs to determine issues, and provide resolutions.
  • Researching, quoting new hardware & software solutions and improvements, and keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration.

Qualifications 

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience 
  • 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience. 
  • Extensive experience with IT systems, networks, and related technologies.
  • Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent. 
  • System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus. 
  • Cloud based system experience involving AWS and Azure.
  • Solid knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security.
  • Exceptional organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits 

  • Health insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Paid time off 
  • 401(k) 
  • 401(k) matching 
  • Flexible spending account 
  • Commuter benefits 

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Linux
Microsoft
Network Administration
VMware
HQ

Karen Clark & Company Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

116 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02116

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