IT Administrator (Windows Administration)

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:

• • 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:

• • 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