Overview
We are seeking a full-time Windows System Administrator 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for performing basic administrative tasks, including managing basic system and performance management.
Essential Functions
- Applies basic standards and procedures to accomplish tasks including learning how to use and apply applicable technologies, document work in an organized manner, and use proper tools and techniques to identify and resolve problems
- Designs and develops basic integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance of Garmin’s windows server computing systems
- Performs and evaluates basic costs analyses and vendor comparisons for small 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
- Ability to author and implement basic scripting and coding to automate technical needs such as to move files, backup, create configuration, or other tasks
- Ensures all security requirements are met or exceeded
- Manages change effectively through documented change procedures and creates work instructions and knowledge articles
- Manages basic system performance management, analyzes existing systems for improvements, and performs basic patching
- Understands and ensures backup and recovery of system or application exists as well as understanding and enforcing basic system controls
- Ensures the security access is appropriate and necessary approvals have been obtained and assist users to analyze/configure/tailor security and access levels to fit the need
- Assists in performing internal audits and maintains regulatory compliance
- Provides 24x7 on-call support/duties/procedures and responding to alerts and taking appropriate actions as required
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technology related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated ability to learn basic technical concepts independently
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, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
