Systems Administrator

| Greater Denver Area | Hybrid
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We are seeking a talented, energetic and self-driven individual to join our Systems Administration team responsible for Windows Servers. Our administrators are responsible for system planning, implementation, administration, performance monitoring, software deployments and capacity planning of Windows-based systems used by Vertafore to deliver our products and services to the insurance industry in a SaaS environment. This is a great opportunity for individuals with 6-8 years of experience.

ROLE IMPACT

  • You enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with current and continually evolving technology
  • You are self-motivated and enjoy working on small teams to get things done quickly
  • You enjoy collaboration with other internal teams to help build a new software product
  • You are able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • You have the ability to present to and communicate effectively with executive leadership
  • You can communicate clearly to both members of your team and other teams that depend on you
  • You are committed to the delivery of quality results in a deadline-driven environment
  • You understand the importance of 24/7 uptime and are willing to participate in an on-call rotation to support it.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for designing and implementing scripts in Chef (DevOps function)
  • Management and migrations of existing PowerShell scripts
  • Windows Sever and Active Directory maintenance including Local and Group Policy, Security hardening and Remediation
  • Manage Active Directory Domain Controllers
  • Create and modify Active Directory and Local Group Policy
  • Install, manage and troubleshoot Microsoft systems
  • Perform advanced defect root cause analysis and provide resolution plans
  • Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance
  • Help Service Desk team with advanced tickets
  • Continually improve DevOps tools, processes, and procedures

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

  • Ability to support services in multiple data centers with integrations involving multiple products
  • At least 3-6 years of experience in enterprise DevOps, configuration management, software development, and agile processes
  • Minimum of 2 years- experience with scripting in Chef
  • At least 3-6 years of Active Directory related work experience
  • Strong knowledge of VMWare technologies
  • Strong understanding of network fundamentals
  • 3-6 years managing configuration, build and deployments for enterprise software solutions (upgrade and administration)
  • 2-3 years of PowerShell scripting experience
  • Managing Windows Server infrastructure
  • 1-2 years of automating cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) platform configuration
  • Strong understanding of networking and security concepts
  • Microsoft Certifications
  • Positive, self-motivated personality, with the ability to complete tasks independently
  • Strong communication & documentation skills

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 10% travel

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
    • C#Languages
    • C++Languages
    • JavaLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • SqlLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • ASP.NETFrameworks
    • Microsoft SQL ServerDatabases
    • MySQLDatabases
    • OracleDatabases
    • AWS (Amazon Web Services)Services

Location

Great location in the heart of downtown Denver just a block away from the RTD lightrail.

What are Vertafore Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Vertafore offers employees 1 paid day to volunteer at the non-profit of their choice.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
President's club
Employee awards
Remote work program
Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you’d like while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and team buildin
Diversity
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Vertafore employees can contribute up to $2750 annually to their FSA.
Disability insurance
Disability insurance covers 100% of annual salary for up to 90 days of disability.
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers $1500 of expenses per person.
Vision insurance
The vision benefits plan covers 100% for annual eye exams with $175 for glasses or contact lenses.
Health insurance
Vertafore offers three different health plans to meet the needs of our employees.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
We offer a Pet Insurance plan through Nationwide.
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Vertafore's team fitness initiatives include in-office yoga, a partnership with Planet Fitness, and other recreational team sports.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Vertafore provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by [provider]. We match up to 50% of contributions up to 3% of an employee's annual gross pay.
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Vertafore provides up to 6 weeks of parental leave for the primary caretaker. We also provide 6 weeks of leave for the secondary caretaker.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
We reimburse up to $2,500 for eligible adoption expenses and 6 weeks of paid leave.
Company sponsored family events
Vertafore sponsors family oriented events semi-annually.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Every year on the second Friday in April, our company shuts down for "Refresh & Recharge Day." It's a day to unplug and get back to what you love outside of work.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Vertafore hosts company outings annually.
Free snacks and drinks
In various areas of the office, Vertafore provides weekly fresh fruit services, bagels and donuts on specified days, as well as snacks and drinks.
Some meals provided
We provide free breakfast on Mondays and Fridays.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Vertafore sponsors recreational clubs that include sports, board games, video games, book clubs, etc.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $5,250.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Vertafore's mentorship framework is an independently led experience between a mentee and a mentor. Resources are ongoingly provided to start this relationship and keep it successful & valuable.
Online course subscriptions available
Personal development training

Additional Perks + Benefits

We felt like the stretch of no three day weekends from Feb - May was too long, so we added our own holiday! We celebrate Vertafore Rest and Recharge day in April, and the whole company has a long weekend.

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