SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

This position’s responsibilities include

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Install and upgrade server components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
• Advanced proficiency with vSphere, vSAN, and other VMware products and platforms.
• Working knowledge of firewalls, servers, networks, and operating systems
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Ensure that all details are correct, from software code to configuration settings, in order to avoid malfunctions, bugs, and security breaches
• Must possess a strong customer orientation, as they provide technical support as requested and explain complex topics in layman’s terms
• Must be comfortable with technical writing to produce documentation about infrastructure design, quality standards, testing procedures, and other essential project information.
• Qualifications:
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• 2-5 years of experience with Microsoft server installation, configuration, patching and day to day review and maintenance
• 2-5 years of system administration and IT certifications in vSphere, NSX Cloud, Microsoft, or other server software / applications, VMware, Zerto, and related fields
• 2-5 years of working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols