IT.Infrastructure.Systems Administration.Administrator

Job Duties

• Responsible for installing, administering and optimizing Windows and/or UNIX servers and components and related technologies.
• Support and maintain the network management system, including installations, formatting, backups, restoration, optimization of performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of all systems.
• Implement server installations, upgrades, routine maintenance and vendor-supplied patches in accordance with established Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper installation of network management systems updates and perform data backup and recovery.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and documentation adhering to industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of low to moderate complexity on Windows and/or UNIX systems. Isolate, diagnose, and resolve problems.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Perform server backups and recovery procedures.
• Participate in development, testing, and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Prioritize and respond to Service Desk tickets as appropriate; provide timely response to escalations in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure.
• Act as a project resource and work with senior team members to assist with the design and review of new server systems, applications and hardware; assist senior team members with architecting the server infrastructure required to support these projects.
• Coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server and core infrastructure services environment.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for understanding and complying with all policies, procedures, and regulations relating to job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience – Required
• Licenses or certifications – Preferred

EXPERIENCE

Required experience

• Less than 2 years One year of related experience with current supported technologies required.

Preferred experience

• Three years of related experience with current supported technologies preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Specific Job Related Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics:

• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day on a 7–day rotating schedule.
• Proficient personal computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following technologies: UNIX, Windows, Citrix XenApp, DNS, DHCP, Exchange 2010, MS Clustering, Powershell, TMG, VMware ESX/ESXi/View/VMA. W2K3, W2K8, or Websense.

General Job Level Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding customer experience and financial objectives
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in a metric focused environment.