IT Administrator (Windows Administration)
Date: Jun 24, 2022
Location: Erie, PA, US, 16530
Company: Erie Insurance
Division or Field Office: |
Information Technology Division |
Department of Position: | Infrastructure Admn & Ops Dept |
Work from: |
Corporate Office, Erie, PA |
At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package.
Position Summary
Performs old to new system upgrades within the same family or class, possibly involving new vendor(s) or significant changes to current technology. Performs regular testing of systems to ensure performance metrics are being met. Actions affect critical platforms with a limited number of stakeholders and are of moderate to high level complexity. May perform duties in one or more of the following disciplines: Database System Network Middleware.
This opportunity is for an IT Administrator and will focus on Windows Server Administration.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
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- Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems
- Microsoft Storage Protocols (DFS, CIFS, NTFS, SMB)
- Microsoft Active Directory Infrastructure (DCs, Replication, SysVol)
- Microsoft Active Directory Object Management (User/Group/Computer)
- Network protocols DNS, DHCP, NTP
- Scripting capabilities (PowerShell, Python)
- Process improvement through automation
Desired Experience & Skills:
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- Microsoft Windows Server Compliance (Cipher suites, vulnerability remediation, CIS compliance, audit responses)
- Microsoft Windows Server Clustering (Failover, AlwaysOn, etc...)
- Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems
- Cloud Administration of Microsoft Azure and AWS EC2/DNS/S3
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code methodologies and automation
- Infoblox DDI
- x86 Hardware
- Virtualization including VMWare ESXi and Nutanix AHV
- ITIL Foundations in CHG/INC/PRB/REQ management
- Technical Writing
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs administration of networks, systems and databases including investigation and diagnostics of problems that are deep within one or two technologies and basic across other platforms.
Performs complex upgrades, troubleshoots and fixes of network hardware and software issues.
Implements, maintains, modifies and supports assigned applications. Works in conjunction with appropriate IT staff to complete project plans, define project scope and participates in systems integration activities.
Ensures maintenance of system, tracks systems performance regularly and recommends improvements where applicable.
Effectively communicates with customers, team members or other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
Analyzes requests for technology changes and customization by consulting with end-user and other IT disciplines to determine requirement. Assesses system impact of proposed changes and makes recommendations that ensure consistency with existing system standards and future system implementation goals.
Participates as a team member and contributes to team projects.
The first six duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.
Competencies
Qualifications
Minimum Educational Requirements and Experience Equivalencies: Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Business or related field, plus two years' related experience; or Associate's degree in technical field, plus four years' related experience; or High school diploma plus six years' related experience.
Physical Requirements
Nearest Major Market: Erie