Systems Administrator - State National

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Bedford, TX
Mid level
Insurance
The Role
The Systems Administrator will maintain and support the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software. Key responsibilities include administering a multi-server Windows and HP Unix network, managing VPN and Exchange services, monitoring network performance, and assisting in server planning and installation.
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What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. 


Join us and play your part in something special!

The Infrastructure Engineer provides expertise in supporting one or more products or services while pro-actively monitoring, controlling and supporting service operations; working to achieve service levels. Maintains the organization's IT infrastructure, which may include hardware, software, servers, storage solutions, networks, or physical facilities.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in and be an essential backup for monitoring and administering a multi-server LINUX/Informix Dynamic Server database environment.
  • Take a lead role in and provide guidance for team members in managing, provisioning, and troubleshooting Azure AD and MFA with third party and M365 applications.
  • Assist in administering a heavily virtualized multi-server Windows and LINUX network, including Cisco VPN connectivity, Internet/Web connectivity, Exchange email, back-ups, security, and user administration.
  • Monitor and regularly report status of network components and performance.
  • Assist in the analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of network expansion, configuration, and performance issues.
  • Assist in the planning, evaluation, configuration, and installation of servers and related equipment and software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Good interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Conscientious
  • Ability to take responsibility for action and outcomes
  • Ability to stay informed of current industry trends and learn new concepts
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
  • Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
  • Solves a range of straightforward and complex problems
  • Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
  • Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Education/Experience:

  • Strong Understanding of LINUX server configuration and tuning. SUSE and Ubuntu LINUX a plus.
  • Good Understanding of IBM’s Informix Dynamic Server configuration and tuning a strong plus.
  • Demonstrated experience managing, provisioning, and troubleshooting Azure AD and M365 applications.
  • Experience working in a heavily regulated and security conscious environment.
  • Working knowledge and training in networking, computer hardware, Internet, Client/Server and computer operating systems
  • Cisco router, Cisco switch configuration and management a plus
  • Web application management and user access control
  • At least 5 years of experience administering LINUX Networks and servers
  • Some Microsoft certifications preferred (Windows, MS Exchange, and SQL Server) Azure cloud certifications a strong plus
  • Other certifications preferred

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US Work Authorization

  • US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are: 

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. 

 

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better 

 

We enjoy the everyday | We think further 

 

What’s in it for you: 

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.  

  • We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.  

  • All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.  

  • We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.  

  • Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.  

 

Are you ready to play your part? 

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. 

 

Caution: Employment scams 

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: 

  • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

  • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. 

 

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected]. 

 

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.  

 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].    

No agencies please.

Top Skills

SQL
Unix
Windows
The Company
HQ: Glen Allen, VA
3,519 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1930

What We Do

At Markel, we believe in hard work, a zealous pursuit of excellence, and fairness in all our dealings.

Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) is a global Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. We seek to be a leader in each of our pursuits, with insurance being our primary business. As a market leader for specialty insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations around the world, Markel embodies integrity, commitment, teamwork, and innovation in every day operations. We are encouraged to look for a better way to do things. Since our founding in 1930, we have sought to know our customers’ needs and to provide quality products and service.

Markel specializes in providing coverage for hard-to-place risks for a variety of niche markets including:
• Agricultural and equine risks
• Reinsurance for large risk enterprises such as oil rigs
• Event cancellation insurance for weddings, concerts, and sporting events
• Inland marine coverage for fine art collections
• Environmental pollution
• Yachts, ATVs, and motorcycles

At Markel we provide an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. We are results-oriented, and we continually strive for a better way to do things. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility.

Markel helps employees balance work and social activities. Markel gives you the keys to success! Keeping an open mind and learning new skills allows our associates to stay ahead of the marketplace. Above all, we enjoy what we are doing. There is excitement here that comes from innovating, creating, striving for a better way, sharing success with others…winning.

That is the Markel Style.

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