Senior Windows Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS), Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar technical program required; Master’s Degree (MS) desired.
• Minimum seven years’ experience as a Windows System Administrator.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• MSP, MCSE, Azure Certified Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members of the business community. Ability to speak effectively before other technical staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and Internet programs.
• Advanced, hands-on experience with Microsoft administration (i.e.. Group Policy, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft distributed file systems) including Cisco Systems, server virtualization technologies, server automation technologies, and server clustering technologies.
• Thorough understanding of advanced networking concepts, storage area networking concepts, system backup concepts and hardware administration/support.
• Desirable competencies: Scripting languages (i.e. Batch, PowerShell, Python)
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Contact with staff and public will occur. Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training. This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.
• At the NYISO, we realize the importance of balancing the availability of remote work with the inherent value of bringing people together to attain success in the areas of maximum collaboration, relationship building and growth, teamwork, innovation and problem solving, as well as professional development and mentoring. In this role, you will be required to work onsite from our Rensselaer, NY location several days per workweek, with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. You will also be expected to respond to all business needs that may require any increase to the regular onsite requirements.
• The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.
• All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.
• The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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