Windows Systems Administrator

AccuWeather is seeking a creative IT professional who enjoys contributing to complex technical projects. If you are searching for a meaningful hardware and software support role in a collaborative team environment, we're looking for someone like you to join our team. In addition to providing Tier 2 support for user devices and accounts, the right Windows System Administrator will be responsible for procurement, configuration, and monitoring of end-user hardware and software. If you have the same passion as we have about providing world-class IT services to the AccuWeather projects we support, our team is interested in you.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage desktop and helpdesk support efforts, including triage, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions.
• Conduct regular audits of Software Licenses and Hardware.
• Maintain internal team documentation on SharePoint and local file shares.
• Manage procurement of Windows PCs, laptops, and accessories.
• Manage Active Directory, Microsoft O365, Slack, ScaleFusion and Windows OS and other administrative tasks
• Manage the process of machine imaging, software installation, patching, and full lifecycle support for computing hardware and peripherals.
• Work closely with other core team members regarding the updating of computer software, as well as upgrading hardware and systems.
• Manage computer related inventory utilizing Microsoft SCCM/InTune.
• Manage user accounts, storage, and mailboxes in accordance with established company standards and industry best practices.
• Managing and servicing all AV-equipped conference and meeting rooms in SCE
• Installation and configuration work for various devices in SCE including Zoom kits, digital signage, TVs etc.
• Maintain the overall design of the AccuWeather A/V systems and ensure audio visual conferencing technologies meet business requirements and are marketed effectively.
• Work closely with leadership regarding vendor maintenance agreements, software licenses, software deployment, and computer related supplies.
• Manage AD, onboarding/offboarding of staff via activation and deactivation of some, not all, application and service access
• Research and provide feedback on the purchase of new computer hardware and software.
• Deploy mobile equipment to company groups. Including activation, issue and recovery and correct disposal of all mobile equipment.
• Provide support for mobile devices, including phones, tablets, and hotspots.
• Research and monitor technological advancements and trends in IT support.
• Be available to respond to incidents when they occur outside of regular work hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience working in a technology role.
• A positive can-do attitude, enthusiasm for the role, and working with and helping others in a constructive manner as a team player.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with administration of Windows operating system.
• Understanding of basic network functionality including IP addresses, DHCP, DNS, and wired/wireless connectivity.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory, along with Zoom and Slack.
• Experience with use and administration of SCCM and Office 365.
• Familiarity with basic information security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with deadlines.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and handle confidential matters professionally with an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.
• Takes initiative to continually learn and enhance technical knowledge & skills.
• Must be able to work onsite in State Collete, PA via local residency or reasonable commute.

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER 

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making. Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.