Sr Systems Administrator

Who We Are

BuildingLink, newly partnered with Bregal Sagemount, simplifies and elevates modern working and living in residential communities with inspired solutions, pioneering technology, and dedicated service. We are a rapidly growing SaaS company, providing an incredibly robust, cross-platform suite of products, serving 6,000+ properties and a growing customer base of nearly two million residents across the globe. We pride ourselves on excellence and delivering meaningful products of the highest standards that translate to measurable impact on the properties we work with.

Aside from our countless benefits and perks, we believe in providing a safe, inclusive, and professional work environment that offers qualities we hold dear: autonomy, flexibility, career growth, promotion, and ongoing performance recognition. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want our people to bring their authentic selves to work. Most importantly, we put employee well-being and happiness above all else. If this sounds like the right place for you, please read on!

What We’re Looking For

We are currently seeking an experienced Sr Systems Administrator! This individual must possess an extensive breadth and depth of domain, software, hardware, and network knowledge. They will be responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, diagnostics, support, and installation of systems to ensure security, optimize performance, and implement new design requirements with a strong emphasis on customer service, both internal and external. This includes systems in our primary offices, data center, cloud, and their related network segments. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. This individual should be able to quickly diagnose and resolve problems while clearly communicating and coordinating with various departments and users.

What We're Looking For

• Provision solutions for various project and operational needs.
• Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, phone system, services, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Contribute to and maintain system standards.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks; identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Perform regular backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and sent off site as necessary.
• Create, change, and delete user accounts, distribution list, security groups, etc. per request.
• Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues.
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.
• Apply OS/application patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

About You

• A degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or professional certification, e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) preferred, however relevant experience may substitute for this requirement.
• Experience in a heavy Windows Environment (Hyper-V).
• Firewall Administration (SonicWall/Palo Alto).
• Load Balancing on both On-Premise and Cloud Computing.
• Enterprise Backup Administration
• Cloud Computing Administration (Azure/AWS).
• 5 years work experience in complex systems design, operation, and support.
• Exposure to different production environments with high transactional volume and uptime requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize, and document complex system design activities and configure systems to be consistent with BuildingLink policies/procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively.
• Have reliable transportation in NYC and the tri-state area.

Any experience in the below is a plus!

• Kubernetes/Containerization workloads (AKS/EKS/Rancher).
• MS SQL Failover Clustering / AlwaysOn Availability Groups.
• Familiarity with NGAV/EDR.
• System Performance Monitoring Tools such as Sentry io, New Relic, etc.

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Us

BuildingLink is an industry leading property management technology used by over 6,000 high-rise residential communities globally. As an industry pioneer and leading innovator, our solutions, service, and people have made us one of the most recognized and respected technology providers among property managers and staff, condo/coop boards, and landlords. Our roadmap, fueled by a growth investment from Bregal Sagemount, is packed with new and exciting initiatives to help buildings run even better. Resident lifestyle, voice assistant with our Amazon Alexa Skill; Ledger for simplified property management accounting, more platform integrations, and IoT sensor solutions to target and solve buildings’ operational headaches are just a few of the key initiatives we have in the pipeline. So, if you’re looking to work for a dynamic and successful company that cares deeply for both its customers and employees, please apply!

Check out our website to learn more! https://www.buildinglink.com

What BuildingLink Can Offer You

BuildingLink, in partnership with Bregal Sagemount, is a B2B SaaS company with the curiosity, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit of a startup.

• Annual base salary range: $135,000 - $152,000 (Please Note: This range does not reflect any target or discretionary bonuses or applicable commissions).
• Remote First, Flexible PTO, Birthday Holiday, Summer Fridays, Work Anniversary Travel Bonus, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, Company sponsored HRA, Gym Reimbursement, Healthcare Concierge Service
• 401k with 4% matching
• Company Events, Holiday Parties, Friendly Office Competitions
• Professional Development Opportunities

BuildingLink is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class by federal, state or local law.