Server Administrator 3

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Server Administrator 3 position has technical strengths and helps with plan review and implementation of IT operations initiatives. This role can serve as a technical leader in a focus area; works with the team to deliver stable, reliable, and flexible systems services to support all business processes; and keeps abreast of new and emerging technologies in order to implement strategic initiatives for new or enhanced services as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the maintenance and administration of multiple core internal server infrastructure components including Active Directory, PKI, VMware vSphere, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, System Center Operations Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, HPC systems, file servers, print servers, and misc. application servers

Maintain and administer core internal storage, backup, and recovery systems

Provide expert-level support for at least one major technology system and secondary support of multiple others

Act as a point of contact for business analysts with line of business applications

Schedule and coordinate server and storage hardware maintenance windows with support personnel

Coordinate application deployment with support personnel and project managers

Remote support and on-call hours may be required on a rotational basis

Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Computer Science or other technical degree from a four year accredited college/university is required. Alternatively, an additional 4 years (12 total) of directly related full-time work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. A systems related certification (MCSA, VCP, RHCSA or similar) may be credited for three years of experience.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years' experience in complex IT environments is required. This includes direct experience deploying and supporting enterprise systems and infrastructure across technology towers (storage, cloud, networking, operating systems, and applications). A systems related certification (MCSA, VCP, RHCSA or similar) is preferred.

The position requires knowledge in many of the following areas as it relates to designing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting operational incidents:

Strong understanding of Microsoft, VMware, and/or Linux operating systems/networking in large high performance high availability environments

Good understanding of operational database administration, HA/DR, and ETL concepts

Experience managing enterprise-class ISA server hardware (HPE, Dell, or IBM)

Strong networking skills with an understanding of LAN, WAN, firewall, & VPN concepts

Experience with enterprise-grade central backup software, VTL, and/or tape libraries

Strong understanding of iSCSI and Fibre Channel SAN technology in a multi-path environment

Demonstrated excellent technical documentation ability

Demonstrated professionalism and skills to present and communicate effectively with internal departments

Familiarity with encryption technologies and implementations

Scripting or programming (e.g.: Powershell, Bash, CMD, VBScript, C#, ASP.Net, etc.)

Preferred skills and background in the following areas:

Administration of hybrid on-prem/cloud IT infrastructure

Developmental database administration and business analytics with Microsoft SQL Server

Familiarity with recent releases of Microsoft SharePoint

Experience working in a highly regulated industry

In depth understanding of MS PKI infrastructure

Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure

Experience with multi-master file and database replication systems

Experience with blade platforms, HSM encryption devices, and storage replication

Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Skill Set
server administrator

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