PURPOSE:This position is responsible for the analysis, design, documentation, training, end-user support, and release of infrastructure business solutions. The systems administrator is also responsible for subsequent maintenance and enhancements of Exchange, SANs, DR, Windows Server and VmWare Environment to support/enhance the existing system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:40% Primary Architect:- Project lead for infrastructure and systems upgrades/implementations
- Provide and update documentation of network and operating procedures and guidelines
- Provide security assessments and recommendations on existing configurations
- Work with SQL DBA to ensure a secure and robust environment for the administration system
- Perform maintenance on servers and desktops
- Maintain Exchange (Email) Environment
- Patch/security updates to physical and virtual servers and Equalogic SAN
- Ensure proper security protocols and guidelines are followed
- Protect the network from vulnerabilities
- Provide Anti-virus maintenance and support for 50+ users
30% Maintenance and Support:- Maintain and support Equalogic Storage Area Network (SANS)
- Maintain and support VmWare virtual environment and clusters
- Monitor and perform replication, backups and recovery
- Monitor, improve and maintain the disaster recovery environments.
- Monitor internetwork software and hardware to facilitate communications between the data locations
- Monitor/Maintain/Upgrade Exchange email environment
- Work with internal/external IT auditors on risk assessments, vulnerabilities, etc
15% Project Management:- Use project management tools and techniques to implement new initiatives
- Report project status
- Work with end users or lower level staff to achieve common goals
- Perform Cost/Benefit analysis of proposed IT projects
15% Reporting:- Provide system analysis/troubleshooting by reviewing logs and working with application team on production issues
- Report progress to SR Management
- Read and create powershell scripts/scripting for automation
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Five years of systems analysis and program development experience that includes supporting and architecting Microsoft Exchange Server; and working with VmWare (Virtual Center, clustering, etc.) and Sans support, Active Directory and Windows 2003+ servers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and OTHER CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of and skill in working with VmWare, Sans support, Active Directory and Windows 2003+ servers
- Familiarity with creating and supporting High Availability environments through the use of sound infrastructure practices and techniques
- Oral communications skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in an understandable manner
- Written communications skills, including the ability to write clear reports and documentation
- Ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems with minimal direct supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills including skill in working cooperatively and effectively with management, staff, support personnel, outside vendors and consultants
- Skill in planning and organizing
- Ability to take initiative, be highly motivated and be self directed
- Possess honesty and integrity