IT Systems Administrator, Karen Clark & Company

• To ensure success as KCC’s IT administrator, you should possess extensive experience in IT administration and the ability to optimize the performance of our IT infrastructure without compromising security
• An accomplished IT administrator is someone whose technical expertise results in enhanced IT system efficiency across company structures
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• Extensive experience with IT systems, networks, and related technologies
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
• Cloud based system experience involving AWS and Azure
• Solid knowledge of best practices in IT administration and system security
• Exceptional organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• We are seeking an enthusiastic IT administrator to join our growing team
• You’ll be working alongside PhD scientists across many disciplines, experienced software developers, and insurance industry experts to apply cutting edge research to equally sophisticated hardware and networks
• You will be upgrading and installing hardware and software, performing troubleshooting to resolve IT issues, and maintaining our networks and servers, which also includes our cloud assets in AWS
• The position also involves monitoring our information security program and the installation and troubleshooting of our in-house developed software into client environments
• Monitoring and maintaining networks and servers
• Upgrading, installing, and configuring new hardware and software to meet company objectives
• Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats, following and adapting CIS standards
• Gathering and examining software logs to determine issues, and provide resolutions
• Researching, quoting new hardware & software solutions and improvements, and keeping up to date with advancements and best practices in IT administration

• Paid Time Off
• Collaborative Environment
• Company Events
• 401(k)
• Health and Dental Coverage
• Back Bay Location

Natural disasters and environmental catastrophes are on the rise, as is the demand for tools to track and assess their damage. Karen Clark & Company (KCC) solves these issues by providing insurers with a catastrophe damage modelling platform.