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Basic Job Functions: 

Assist in the implementation, support, monitoring and troubleshooting of over 70 Microsoft Windows servers.

 

Experience:               

Minimum of 1 year experience managing a Microsoft Windows production environment, including Windows Server 2003, active directory, domains, permissions, file access, network authentication, server hardware/software support, Microsoft Exchange email,  Microsoft SQL and Microsoft SMS administration Minimum of 1 year recent experience configuring Intel based hardware and design/configuration of Windows server operating systems.  1-2 Years Experience with Storage Area Network environment desired. 1-2 Years Experience with Veritas BackupExec desired. 1-2 Years Experience with a 24/7 Datacenter Environment desired. 1-2 Years Experience with Microsoft SMS/SCCM Server desired. 1-2 Years Experience with Vmware ESX Server desired.

Education:

Associates Degree in IT or Computer Science is required Bachelors Degree in IT or Computer Science is preferred. 

Required Skills:

Advanced knowledge of server hardware, preferably Dell.  Experience should include monitoring, installation, configuration, tuning and management. Basic knowledge of backup and storage concepts Knowledge of patch management practices for a Microsoft Windows environment. Willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies without formal training. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent communication skills that include listening, verbal and written skills.  Communication skills must include the ability to communicate with clients and develop appropriate documentation. Must be able to work effectively on multiple tasks at the same time with frequent interruptions. Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to effectively apply customer service skills and techniques.  This includes; being responsive to customers, maintaining professionalism especially in stressful circumstances, and following through with customers to ensure needs were met.  Must be able to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.  Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Share 24/7 on call responsibility with Server Administrator III.  Coordinate changes to production servers with key application stakeholders Monitoring Daily and Weekly backups.      Responsible for rotating tapes on and offsite. Manage the deployment of server operating systems and virus protection patches. Evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues. Create, modify and maintain server documentation with an emphasis on detail. Other duties as assigned.