Systems Administrator

As a Systems Administrator at Charles River Associates, you'd be primarily responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of our global infrastructure. Your work will involve hands-on support tasks, ensuring the integrity of data backup processes, and maintaining the security of both production and development environments.

To qualify for the Systems Administrator role at Charles River Associates, you’ll need at least 5 years of demonstrable experience in technologies like VMware, MS Active Directory, and cloud platforms. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and experience with Office 365 technologies is also essential.

At Charles River Associates, we promote a balanced work environment where you will spend about four days a week in the office, fostering collaboration and mentorship, along with options for remote work during certain periods to enhance flexibility.

Charles River Associates is committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring process for the Systems Administrator position. We actively ensure equity by celebrating diverse backgrounds and maintaining a fair hiring procedure that reflects our commitment to an inclusive workplace.

For the Systems Administrator position in our Oakland, CA office, the salary range is estimated to be between $100,000 and $140,000. This figure varies based on experience, education, and expertise, alongside potential benefits and bonuses.

When responding to this question, highlight your specific experience with VMware, including ESXi, vSphere, and vCenter. Be sure to outline how you've implemented, configured, and troubleshot these systems in past roles.

Discuss the various approaches you take to ensure data integrity, such as regular audits, testing backup processes, and utilizing reliable storage technologies. Provide examples of how you've implemented these strategies successfully.

Your answer should include a structured approach to troubleshooting, starting with gathering data, analyzing logs, and implementing solutions. Sharing a specific case where you resolved a critical issue can add impact to your response.

Elaborate on your hands-on experience with MS Active Directory, focusing on any enterprise-level projects where you managed users, groups, and security settings. Highlight any challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Explain the resources you utilize for professional development, such as attending workshops, following industry blogs, or participating in webinars. Mention any recent learning experiences relevant to systems administration.

Describe your process for creating and regularly testing Disaster Recovery plans. Include key elements like documentation, periodic drills, and updating protocols to ensure seamless recovery during an actual incident.

Share a detailed account of a significant project, outlining your role, the technologies you utilized, and the outcomes achieved. Emphasize problem-solving and collaboration aspects during the project.

Discuss various security practices you adhere to, such as regular updates, access management, and compliance with security policies. Highlight any platforms you've used to enforce security measures.

Focus on instances where you've identified inefficiencies and implemented changes that enhanced performance or reduced downtime. Provide measurable results from these improvements if possible.

Describe your experience with PowerShell scripting, including specific scripts you’ve written for automation or system maintenance. Highlight the impact of these scripts on your day-to-day tasks.