IT Systems Administrator

Description: IT Systems Administrator

Competition Automotive Group is a family-owned organization with over 60 years of proudly serving our community. We are dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs through integrity, teamwork, and exceptional service. Our success is driven by associates who take pride in their work and the relationships they build every day. We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment where employees can build rewarding, long-term careers.

We are currently seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator with a passion for technology. Our organization is looking for a skilled and experienced IT Systems Administrator who thrives on solving problems and keeping our systems running smoothly. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in providing technical support while collaborating with team members to ensure reliable and secure technology operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs problem-solving and assistance on various software applications and hardware systems for group-wide users.
• Performs routine technical assistance and maintenance duties.
• Assists with tracking inventory levels of equipment and materials; performs data entry and maintenance of records such as, but not limited to, project documents, user instructions, general reports, and/or systems errors.
• Performs routine technological systems support, maintenance, and testing for proper upkeep of systems; troubleshoots and resolves general system hardware, software, and network failures and conflicts.
• Assists with the review, evaluation and recommendation of solutions relating to hardware and software acquisitions and/or network updates.
• Assists with research and development initiatives and in the implementation of new technologies.
• Assists with the implementation of technology projects with moderate scope and impact.
• Assists with the installation, configuration and maintenance of computers, workstations and/or other related equipment and devices.
• Maintains current knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards and/or systems.
• Assists with enhancing spreadsheets and related macros for speed, efficiency, and user-friendliness.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in computer science or related field, preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of a wide range of DMS, computer systems software, applications, hardware, networking, and communications.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on systems software, applications, hardware, networking, and communications.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in the area of focus.
• Proficiency with advanced spreadsheet formulas, functions and conditional formatting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware, software, and/or network solutions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve mid-level computer problems.
• Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users on the use of PC and/or mainframe applications and systems.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires occasional handling of heavy-weight objects up to 60 pounds and/or standing and/or walking between dealership sites each day.