Senior Systems Architect at U.S. News & World Report (Washington, DC)

U.S. News & World Report is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to manage and design enterprise technologies for its internationally trusted brand.

About U.S. News

For 80 years, U.S. News & World Report has built a strong and profitable business by providing research and ratings that help individuals and families make important life decisions. While the platform has evolved, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to providing our readers with the highest quality products.

U.S. News's existing environment encompasses Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X PCs and laptops.  Enterprise applications reside on premise, in co-location facilities, and in cloud platforms (AWS, Google).

We offer a casual work environment. Our offices are in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

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• Provide strategies and roadmaps for U.S. News corporate technologies, including email, disaster recovery, data privacy and cyber security.
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• Keep abreast on technology trends and steer U.S. News in a forward-looking direction.
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• Configure and manage corporate Windows servers, Active Directory, email systems, business continuity and security.
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Qualifications:

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• Expert knowledge and extensive experience in configuring and troubleshooting Windows servers, Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
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• Extensive experience in managing data backup, recovery and archiving.
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• Extensive knowledge in managing data privacy and security for sensitive and proprietary data.
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• Expert knowledge in managing mail filtering, anti-virus and anti-malware software on both server and client machines.  Familiarity with modern up-and-coming security technologies.
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• Experience in working with Google GSuite, Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
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• Experience in managing Microsoft SQL servers.
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• Familiarity with scalable enterprise storage management, including SAN and NAS solutions, and highly-available configurations.
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• Interest in and willingness to assist with basic network/firewall management tasks (desirable).
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• Interest in assisting with enterprise Apple Mac administration, using Jamf and related software (desirable).
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• Strong oral and written communications skills.
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• 5 years or more of systems administration experience is a must.
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• A 4-year degree is a plus.
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We are offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

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