The Senior Systems Administrator position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining internal and customer facing environments and a heterogeneous IT infrastructure with concentration on Microsoft technologies.  This position will also provide escalated level help desk support to local users.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Primarily focused on advanced Microsoft technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of Linux design and support a plus.
• Knowledge of configuration management systems a plus.
• Provide local site administration of IT infrastructure: Server, security, networking, storage systems, and desktops.  Collaborate with other offices and territories to plan and implement new technology. 
• Support virtualized environment using VMWare, conduct performance analysis and P2V migrations as necessary.
• Perform Tier 2 support for all workstation and server class systems.
• Configure and maintain multi-protocol enterprise class storage systems.
• Manage disaster recovery practices.
• Work with users to resolve network access issues.
• Create project plans and documentation.
• Work with Systems Engineering team to transfer new services into production and facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Research new trends and technologies leading to testing and justification for deployment.
• Be available off hours for scheduled system maintenance and emergencies.
• Be available for on-call rotation.
• < 5% travel per year supporting remote sites as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.

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• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Develops plans that best satisfy both business and technical requirements.


• Understanding of systems engineering and design best practices; Advanced-level understanding of Windows Server 2008/2012 required; Strong knowledge of Active Directory and related services; Expert knowledge in Windows based middle ware applications such as .NET, ASP, IIS, and MSSQL; Must understand and communicate system concepts to end users and technical teams; last 3+ years managing enterprise storage technologies (SAN, NAS, iSCSI) - NetApp, EMC, IBM ideal; intermediate (3-5 years) with networking; have considerable knowledge of security concepts and industry best practices; scripting knowledge; system monitoring (SNMP-based) a plus; email/messaging experience a plus; LAMP experience ideal, Mac OSX Server a plus, Cisco switch experience a plus. Mid to advanced-level understanding of Linux/CentOS a plus.


• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information; Produces and maintains documentation for systems and services; Ability to interact effectively with others on varying technical competency, venders, management, and staff.


• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.


• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to required work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.


• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.


• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Operates across multiple projects concurrently and assumes responsibility for implementation of projects.

Required Experience / Education:

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience


• At least 1 year of post-high school education or training

Preferred Experience / Education:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience


• A degree from a four-year college (ie, BA, BS) or equivalent

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