System Administrator
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Job Description
IMPORTANT NOTES:
only local candidates should be submitted
1 This is a SHORTTERM position. The position is funded for a 3month duration. While there is a possibility that it could extend to 6months candidates should understand and accept that this may only last for the 3month duration initially budgeted and even if extended is not expected to last beyond 6months maximum.
2 This is a FULLY ONSITE position because its fully onsite and shortterm only local candidates should be submitted.
3 ONSITE INTERVIEW is expected for all candidates submitted and selected for interviews.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installing configuring and maintaining Windows server hardware and software infrastructure to ensure system reliability security and performance.
- Implementing network security measures to protect data software and hardware from attacks.
- Monitoring system performance troubleshooting issues and ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime.
- Regularly updating systems with the latest patches and upgrades to protect against vulnerabilities.
- Performing routine backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection disaster recovery and failover procedures.
- Managing Active Directory/Azure AD including group policy creation user account management and domain security protocols.
- Monitoring and managing VMware virtual environment.
- Creating and maintaining documentation regarding system configuration mapping processes and service records.
- Collaborating with other technology and security staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
- Providing Tier II technical support and guidance to helpdesk staff and end users addressing user needs and ensuring they can operate productively.
- Coordinating with vendors to resolve complex technical problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
- Three 3 years of experience administering enterprise Windows Server environments.
- Experience managing and maintaining virtual server environments (VMware).
- Extensive experience installing maintaining monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and VMware server and storage systems; resolving network or server problems; working with end users to develop and implement information technology solutions for user computing needs in a business environment.
- Experience implementing and maintaining server backup solutions.
- Experience implementing automation of server management tasks.
- Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting enterpriselevel computing environments.
- Experience implementing and managing Active Directory
- Considerable knowledge of current information technology trends and capabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell in a large production environment.
- Experience managing and supporting MS SQL servers.
- Experience designing analyzing and maintaining highavailability (HA) server environments.
- Experience managing certificates and certification authorities (CA).
- Experience managing and utilizing SAN storage solutions.
- Knowledge of various virtualization environments including both VMware and HyperV.
- Some knowledge or experience administering and supporting network systems (e.g. Switches Routers Wireless Access Points etc..
- Experience integrating local onprem infrastructure with Azure cloud services.
- Formal training or experience installing configuring administering and maintaining Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
- Current and valid Microsoft certifications.
- Current and valid VMware certifications.
- Knowledge of Microsoft InTune.
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Skill
Required / Desired
Experience administering ENTERPRISE Windows Server Environments
Required
Experience managing and maintaining virtual server environments (VMWare)
Required
Extensive experience installing maintaining monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise Windows and VMWare server and storage systems
Required
Experience implementing and maintaining server backup solutions
Highly desired
Experience implementing automation of server management tasks
Highly desired
Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting enterpriselevel computing environments
Highly desired
Experience implementing and managing Active Directory
Highly desired
Working with end users to develop and implement information technology solutions for user computing needs in a business environment
Desired
Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell in a large production environment.
Desired
Employment Type
Full Time
