Senior Systems Administrator

Imagine being part of a company where your growth is valued and your journey is supported. Imagine yourself at Langley Federal Credit Union, where we're dedicated to shaping a meaningful path together. You belong at Langley.

Langley Federal Credit Union is one of the 100 largest credit unions in the United States with over $5B in assets and over 390,000 members. We are constantly growing and have recently expanded to neighboring states and other parts of Virginia.

Langley is committed to being the best place you will ever work, and it all begins with our comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans in addition to:

Investing in You:

• Educational Assistance, encompassing books, lab fees, registration costs, and more.
• Support for Student Loan Repayment.
• Abundant Career Growth Opportunities.

Time Off That Matters:

• Generous Paid Vacation that starts accumulating from day one, progressively increasing with every five years of service, up to a maximum cap.
• Celebrate 13 Paid Holidays, including your birthday and the day following Thanksgiving; enjoy Floating Holidays too!
• Paid Sick Time for all team members.

Financial Security:

• Highly competitive 401K plan featuring a 6% company match, with immediate vesting with a ROTH IRA option.
• Company-covered short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Complimentary Life Insurance and the choice of additional Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Flexible Health Care and Dependent Care benefits.

Job Summary:

Oversees the organization's entire IT infrastructure to ensure it is available, reliable, and stable. Applies advanced judgment and analysis in planning, evaluating, selecting, installing, and maintaining systems software and hardware. Manages, updates, and troubleshoots various components in our Data Centers and Cloud environment, such as physical and virtual servers, storage, and the data, applications, and systems they contain. Responsible for the ongoing operation of these systems, guaranteeing they run smoothly to support the organization's operations. Ensures the security, reliability, and optimal performance of IT systems and services, safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining high availability for users and company members.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Plans, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, cloud services, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Configures, installs, and updates hardware and software components, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with existing systems and services.
• Implements and enforces IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance, security, and quality.
• Performs regular audits, tests, and assessments to identify and resolve any issues or vulnerabilities in IT systems and services.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new technologies, tools, and best practices to improve the organization's IT capabilities and performance.
• Documents and updates IT systems and services, creating and maintaining inventories, diagrams, manuals, and reports.
• Trains and mentors other system administrators and IT staff, providing guidance and support on IT-related matters.
• Collaborates with other IT teams and stakeholders to coordinate IT projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Serves as an escalation point for staff members.
• Participates in on-call rotation as scheduled and directed by the Infrastructure Manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
• At least five years of experience in systems administration, preferably in a large and complex environment.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, VMware virtualization, Azure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core network services.
• Strong skills in scripting, automation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Certifications in Microsoft, VMware, Azure, or other relevant technologies are preferred.

Our Keys to Success:

• Service Champion - Adopts a service orientation, building trusting relationships and delivering value for associates, members, and communities.
• Langley Ambassador - Demonstrates a passion for Langley's vision, encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion while considering Langley's values when making decisions and taking accountability for delivering results.
• Agile in Action - Adapts to changes in the business, demonstrating innovation to improve Langley and advance the business into the future.
• Team Driven - Collaborates across Langley, communicating with transparency and prioritizing a team-based approach that delivers optimal outcomes for associates, members, and communities.
• Continuous Learner - Maintains an understanding of Langley's business and how value is delivered to members and actively pursues opportunities to grow oneself and strengthen the organization.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers, and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision requirements for the job include close vision (at 20 inches or less) and color vision.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will be performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment where the noise level is quiet to moderate. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern. Work outside of those core business hours is likely to occur in this role, including on-call, evenings, and weekends.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of functions,duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Functions, duties, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

We look forward to receiving your application and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to learn more about your qualifications and aspirations. Your unique perspective and skills could be a valuable addition to our team. We're excited to delve deeper into your background and potential fit with our company culture. Thank you for considering joining us on this journey, and we can't wait to get to know you better!