Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children’s entertainment products that bring smiles to people of all ages.  Our iconic brands and robust product portfolio are sold by leading retailers and distributors in over 60 countries around the world.  Basic Fun! has an omni-channel go-to market strategy with a strong presence online, in- store as well as in family entertainment venues.  The Company is proud to have long-standing, valued product partnerships with A-List Licensors, including Hasbro, Disney, Mattel, Nintendo, Pokémon, Netflix, Coca Cola, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Cloudco Entertainment, NFL and NBA.  Basic Fun! manages a portfolio of iconic powerhouse brands that include Care Bears™, Tonka®, Lite Brite®, K’nex®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinker Toys®, Playhut®, Uncle Milton®, Fisher Price Classics®, Mash’ems® and Littlest Pet Shop®, and many other trusted brands.  All of us at Basic Fun! are dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play.

Position Overview:

The Systems Administrator will maintain vital IT operations including Windows OS, MAC OS, virtualized and on-prem servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software and hardware.
 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform server administration and engineering tasks, including but not limited to user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly.
• Monitor datacenter health using preexisting management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed.
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates, support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments.
• Work with users and other teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root causes, and provide technical support when necessary.
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups.
• Monitor and maintain backup solutions.
• Determine when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates.
• Monitor daily Cyber Security reports and patch / update systems with critical vulnerabilities alerts.
• Review Cyber Security bulletins and Notices and perform immediate maintenance.
• Establish and document procedures to maintain and manage IT systems and platforms.
• Maintain and develop end-user and administrator documentation of IT systems.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field (preferred).
• Customer service focused.
• Strong personal organization and time management skills.
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent priority management and problem-solving skills.
• 5+ years of proven work experience in Windows, Mac, Exchange and VMWare systems administration in an enterprise level environment (required).
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools and active directories.
• Experience in cloud computing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Full-time on-site position located at our company’s headquarter offices in Boca Raton, Florida.
  We believe strongly in the philosophy that we are Better Together and that the collaboration and teamwork of being with each other in the office supports our culture the best.  For this reason, we work in the office Monday through Thursday.  We have chosen Friday as our weekly remote workday as we believe it to be the day that is most beneficial and effective for Basic Fun! and our employees.

OUR CORE VALUES!

• We Love Delivering WOW!
• Act with Integrity and Do the Right Thing.
• Inspire Passion for Creativity and Innovation.
• Be Disciplined to Create Lasting Impact.
• Play, Have Fun and Laugh Together.
• Embrace Humility.
• Pursue Growth and Learning.
• Hustle and Act with a Sense of Urgency.
• Commit to Excellence.
• Gratitude Keeps Us Grounded.
   

Basic Fun! is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud of our inclusive culture.