20197 - System Administrator
Montgomery, AL (onsite position) CBU: MAL (MGA) Purpose of Position:
Provides technical guidance and is responsible for establishing the direction for maintenance, standards, life-cycle management, design and implementation approaches for the company's servers and/or related virtual infrastructure as well as Network and Security Infrastructure. Creates, evaluates and implements plans and design proposals for high impact IT solutions and their use involving leading edge technologies and methods considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness (service delivery and cost), practicality, technical limitations, criticality, and coordinates with Headquarters. Leads or contributes to designs applied to all aspects of servers, network and/or related infrastructure prototypes and eventual implementation. Performs work of high complexity and derives logical processes based on technical platforms. Engages in performance/integration testing, problem analysis, business and technical analysis. Essential Functions:
Technical Skills (75%)
• Perform Windows, and Microsoft Exchange System Administration
• Configure and maintain the Virtual infrastructure environment that supports virtual machines
• Manage assigned tasks and quickly respond to and process Windows helpdesk tickets using ServiceNow in a timely and reliable manner
• Support Help Desk personnel and Administrators as required
• Monitor/Resolve Windows server performance, health and security issues in both physical and virtual environments
• Create, test, and deploy VMware vSphere environments
• Install, maintain, and configure Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS Exchange email, File & Print servers, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Perform backup and restores of Exchange and all Windows servers
• Detect, diagnose and troubleshoot server malfunctions
• Provide all aspects of user account management
• Maintain current inventory of all Windows assets, purchase history and warranty data
• Experience with Spam Filters, Message Tracking and Whitelisting
• Monitor and analyze network traffic statistics to identify performance issues
• Configure, monitor and maintain IP management systems
• Perform end user support work and to maintain IT assets and licenses
• Monitor security issues and provide immediate response to internal security threats.
• Manage and filter internal user access visitor access and temp/contractor access to internal resources.
• Manage Symantec Endpoint Protection security and internal user's rights (USB, CD, Video conferencing)
• Monitor and upgrade Windows servers. • Other Duties as required Project Management (25%)
• Administer a large portfolio of projects, tasks, issues and systems
• Administer projects from initial requirement stage on through completion stage, ensuring appropriate documentation and completion Education and Required/Preferred Skills: Bachelors Degree in MIS or similar discipline is preferred. At least 3 years of experience as primary administrator for Server and Network Infrastructure Ability to think logically and to analyze issues and implement appropriate solutions. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments. Ability to complete projects on time. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to interact positively with internal and external customers Certifications: MCSE (Core Infrastructure Certified) is preferred; Cisco Network Certified Engineer is also preferred. Salary Range/Benefits: $57,350 to $82,000 per yr. + an outstanding benefits package.
