Temporary Systems Administrator IV Location: West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817Providence, RI, US, 02903 Requisition ID: 16959 Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com . **Responsibilities** This is an advanced Senior Level Systems Administrator position. Responsible for designing and planning implementations and modifications to systems and applications, including security, access, and documentation. Provides technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and procedures as they relate to servers, systems and applications that are delivered. + Responsible for overall global architecture for IT Systems, Applications, and Cloud Strategy. + Designs recovery strategies for IT Systems to allow for business continuity. + Performs advanced level troubleshooting of host systems and middleware servers and systems. + Performs advanced troubleshooting related to system and server connectivity. + Assists in developing best practices related to system/server performance, capacity and archiving. + Maintains system and server documentation (system drawings, best practices and performance and capacity metrics). + Defines and develops a maintenance strategy and maintenance scripts relating to backup and recoveries of system and servers. + Analyzes system and server performance statistics and performs required tuning activities to optimize performance. + Monitors logical security for all systems and servers assigned. + Performs logical security log reviews for audit compliance. Detects, reports and escalates anomalies. + Defines and assists with implementing IT best practices. + Provides training, mentoring, and coaching to other System Administrators through free flow of information, encouraging and appropriately evaluating feedback, encouraging innovation, and inspiring / motivating others. **Qualifications** + 10 or more years designing and implementing IT Systems and Applications in a senior position. + Experience with designing and architecting IT Systems supporting a global employee base. + Knowledge and understanding of Systems and Applications such as + Windows Server 2012 R2/2016 + Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Federation Services, Certificate Services + Azure Active Directory + Intune Mobile Device Management + System Center Operations Manager & Configuration Manager + Office 365 and AD Connect + Exchange 2013/2016 + Lync 2013/Skype for Business + Message Security and Email Filtering + Antivirus Systems + Multi-factor authentication systems + Desktop Virtualization (Citrix, VMware) + SharePoint 2016 or SharePoint Online + Knowledge and understanding of any of the following considered an asset: + ITIL Certifications + Information Security Experience + Red Hat Enterprise Linux + Advanced PowerShell and Scripting Experience + EasyVista + SNOW Asset Management **Keys to Success** • Building collaborative relationships • Decision making • Drive results • Foster innovation • Personal energy • Self-leadership At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is _$59,795 - $122,400_ . The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable. Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements. All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate. IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.