Delivering one-of-a-kind cloud technology, accompanied by award winning customer service, Paylocity is a software company in a category of its own.

Poised to revolutionize the world of human capital management for hundreds of thousands of small and medium sized businesses, we are seeking the best and the brightest to help us create the future – enabling our customers to be employers of choice for their employees and supervisors.

Our Product & Technology organization nurtures a dynamic agile work environment full of talented individuals with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds working in small squads around a shared mission. Guided by our development principles, and a passion for compelling software, we come together to deliver great products and make Paylocity an exciting place to work.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for administration and availability of all Tech Operations systems. This person will install, configure, perform software upgrades and maintenance, and complete other tech-related projects. This person is responsible for maintaining system availability and resolving daily incidents.

As a member of Paylocity’s Tech Operations team, this person would be looked upon as a resource for all areas of technology. Our Tech Operations department enjoys finding the right tool for the job, so we use a combination of commercial, open source, and custom-built solutions. Our team’s unique structure allows each member the freedom to perform tasks in their own way. Because we manage a wide variety of systems, one will rarely be locked into working on a single task. Additionally, each Tech Operations member is encouraged to grow in experience and technical knowledge by pursuing certifications and experimenting with new technology.

Are you the teammate we are looking for?

Who you are:

• Interested in staying current by applying new technologies
• Able to work in a collaborative environment with a willingness to share your ideas
• Able to work independently on modules and complete tasks with high quality, but unafraid to seek out suggestions from other team members
• Excited to work on cutting-edge technology

How we work:

• Curiosity and candor; the quality of the idea wins the day
• Casual, focused, and agile environment operating under our shared principles
• Customers at the center of everything we do
• Small, mission-focused squads with an entrepreneurial spirit backed by enterprise investments
• Consistent routines across stakeholders to ensure complete transparency
• Close working relationship between executive stakeholders and customers

What we offer:

• A compelling mission to elevate payroll and human resources across the backroom and into the boardroom
• Focus on helping our customers automate manual processes, appeal to the modern workforce, and glean insights from analytics
• Lean enabling process that focuses on putting our customers at the center of everything we do
• A commitment to investing in our products, hiring the best talent, and giving them the chance to meaningfully contribute to a vast market opportunity
• Ample opportunity and encouragement to stay current with external training
• A phenomenal culture that keeps getting better

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on administration in AD/Windows environments
• MCSE 2008 or 2012 certification or equivalent skillset
• Experience with Active Directory in a multi-site and/or multi-domain environment
• Experience with IIS, along with strong knowledge of HTTPS and load-balancing
• Experience with SQL, working knowledge of clustering, monitoring, backups, and basic queries
• Experience with installation/configuration of Exchange 2010 and above
• Experience with Linux operating systems a plus
• Solid understanding of Microsoft CRM & SharePoint support and architecture
• Solid understanding of backups, monitoring (SCOM, ELK preferred), and security best practices
• Working knowledge of networking and virtualization
• Excellent communication and documentation skills are a must
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within an Agile Development environment
• Ability to multitask, while still meeting ticket and project deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A strong love of learning and a willingness to take on new challenges
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals
• 0 – 5% travel required annually

During the last three months, you would have:

• Managed multiple large-scale IIS and SQL environments with strict uptime and performance requirements
• Setup, configured or supported Active Directory, Exchange, Lync, SharePoint, and other Microsoft applications across multiple logical and physical sites
• Presented technical changes to a Change Advisory board
• Administered or have familiarity with SIP-based phone system
• Partnered with business units to collaborate on tools and solutions
• Worked with a development team(s) to drive efficiencies or develop solutions
• Ensured continuous health of systems through monitoring/alerting tools
• Setup backup and replication jobs, verify success and conduct regular testing
• Created and updated PowerShell scripts to automate manual processes
• Participated in on-call rotation and perform off-hours work as needed

Paylocity's Awards:

• Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2014, 2017, 2018
• Glassdoor Highest Rated CEO's 2014, 2017
• CIO Applications Top 25 HR Technology Solution Providers 2017
• Deloitte Technology Fast 500 2013-2017
• DC Digital Top Work Places 2016-2017
• 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago 2008-2017
• Top 100 Digital Companies in Chicago 2012-2017
• Best Places to Work Idaho 2017
• Best Places to Work Orlando Business Journal 2016-2017
• Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation 2014, 2017