Systems Administrator (NYC)

Our Company: BCI Brands designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's career, casual sportswear, and dresses. Their products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels principally under various trademarks and under private label brand names, such as Ted Baker, Vince Camuto, CeCe, 1.state and Parker.

Reporting to: Director of Technology Planning

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our company's IT infrastructure. This role involves overseeing server operations, network management, and ensuring the overall health and security of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain servers, both physical and virtual, including backups, patching, and performance tuning
• Create, administer and support the organization's network infrastructure (LAN/WAN), firewalls, routers, and switches
• Ensure system security through the implementation of security policies, monitoring, and management of security tools
• Perform regular system audits and create comprehensive reports on system performance and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues promptly
• Develop and maintain system documentation and procedures
• Implement and manage cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Entra, etc.) as needed
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and IT staff
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution
• Plan and participate on creating and upgrading MDF/IDF rooms
• Monitor and optimize network connectivity
• Installing Server Hardware and Software
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems are current and efficient
  
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration
• 2-4 years of experience as systems administrator or similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Proficiency with network hardware and protocols
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Entra)
• Solid understanding of system security principles and best practices
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Prior experience using Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Windows Server 2008-2022
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, vSphere, SharePoint, PowerShell, SCCM, LDAP, Project Management, MDM
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, etc.) are a plus
  
  

The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is between $80-100k dependent upon experience level.

BCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Requirements:

 Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

 Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

 Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.