Senior IT / System Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our Senior IT / System Administrators & Network Engineers hold a wealth of knowledge regarding complex LAN and WAN network infrastructure. They are able to provide the highest level of network system maintenance and support and are expected to have leading-class knowledge of hardware, software, networking, and security. A Senior Systems & Network Engineer should have years of experience working in the field and should have a strong background in customer service and team leadership. Individuals must possess excellent technical and troubleshooting skills and must also have outstanding personal skills as working closely with customers is imperative.

• Note : This position is an on-site position. We may consider qualified candidates who are located within Iowa for a flexible work setup. Candidates outside of Iowa will be required to relocate to the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Qualified Candidates Must :

Common Duties and Tasks :

Periodically validating backups are configured to back up all data on all volumes, at specified intervals, and to all appropriate media.

Required Competencies :

Helpful Competencies :

Helpful Certifications :

Perks Include :

Extensive Benefits :

About Us :

R & D Industries, Inc. (RDI) is a 41-year-old Iowa technology corporation. RDI has been previously honored with the Iowa Small Business Excellence Award and twice in Inc Magazine’s Inc-5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US.

RDI continues to be nationally and globally recognized for technology excellence.

RDI delivers a wide range of technology-driven solutions, focusing on delivering exceptional value to its customers. 2024 marked the 40th Anniversary of RDI, this important milestone underscored RDI's steadfast commitment to its foundational principles : to Research, to Develop, and to Innovate (RDI). These principles guide the creation of highly effective solutions grounded in integrity and trust. RDI takes pride in its unwavering commitment to always 'Do the Right Thing' for our customers, employees, vendors, and resellers.

RDI is comprised of four primary corporate divisions :

Thinix® (Thinix.com) provides best-in-class managed technology solutions; Thinix furnishes a worldwide customer base with distinct business advantages by making technology simple, safe, and secure. Thinix specializes in deploying and managing FamilySafe® Guest WiFi networks, kiosks, and guest-use computers, Thinix AssuredSecurity® endpoint management, network monitoring and security, and high-availability Internet connectivity solutions coupled with a world-class, 24 / 7 technical support team and nationwide onsite installation and service team.

Akative® (Akative.com) Akative provides 4G LTE / 5G data connectivity solutions, patented iStatus® monitoring, and multi-carrier services to customers throughout the United States and has over 55 million hours of connectivity uptime. Our mission is to help businesses stay online by delivering simple, robust Autonomous Connectivity™ solutions. Akative products are designed to help businesses work toward ZeroDowntime®.

RDIWorks® (RDIWorks.com) is a regional leader in the Midwest United States, providing IT consulting, network architecture / engineering, and managed services to businesses, government, healthcare, and education. RDIworks bolsters highly trained technicians and valued technology partners, such as Aruba Networks, Cisco, HPE, Dell, Nutanix, VMware, Microsoft, WatchGuard, and Datto.

Audio Engineering (AudioEngineering.com) is a professional audiovisual systems integration company with complete design, installation, and maintenance services. For over 40 years, we have provided award-winning A / V Systems in over 5,000 successful projects, 400 years of combined experience, 100+ certifications, and partnerships with the world's best equipment manufacturers. Our staff works directly with managers, end users, and architectural teams to engineer and install professional A / V systems for churches, performing arts, education, business, healthcare, government, and more.

RDI provides competitive pay, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid personal days, group health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, and other benefits. RDI has offices in Milford and Ames. This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to work in a growing, fun environment within one of the top technology companies in the region.

Join us and be a part of a special team right here in Iowa!

R & D Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and proud supporter of the Home Base Iowa Initiative. For more details, see : HomeBaseIowa.gov

About Okoboji, IA :

R & D Industries (RDI) in Milford is located just minutes south of Okoboji and the Iowa Lakes Corridor — a place that allows for a balance in life. Living within the communities of the Iowa Lakes Corridor allows you to have it all. This area provides you with the ability to spend quality time with your friends and family while meeting your career objectives. Enjoy easy and scenic commutes, excellent schools with small class sizes, safe communities to live in, and endless recreational and cultural opportunities year-round.

Within the Iowa Lakes Corridor, there are progressive and distinctive communities each with its own history, character, and lifestyle. Find affordable housing in a variety of beautiful communities and neighborhoods.

The Iowa Lakes Corridor’s award-winning, highly-rated schools produce exceptionally educated students. Our higher education system, including Buena Vista University, Iowa Lakes Community College, and Iowa Central Community College, is a valued partner in the lifelong learning of our residents, advanced education, high-tech training, and job retraining of our workforce. Within the Iowa Lakes Corridor, there is a great diversification of professional healthcare services with caring family doctors and surgeons along with state-of-the-art hospitals and healthcare facilities.

The Iowa Lakes Corridor…the Good Life.

Learn more at https : / / www.okoboji.com, https : / / vacationokoboji.com, and https : / / www.lakescorridor.com