Systems Administrator (Contract)

Job description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software, including or related to Windows Servers, VMWare, Veeam and Exchange. This individual will assist systems engineering and management with resolution of technical issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

  • Provide Tier II & III support, investigate and troubleshoot issues
  • Create, change, and terminate user accounts
  • Monitor system and hardware logs
  • Manage file system permissions and quotas
  • Contribute to and maintain system standards
  • Perform scheduled operating system patching
  • Participate in and support creation of desktop images
  • Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches for administrative tasks
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
  • Document procedures and policies related to the job function
  • Provide on-call support as required to ensure high availability of systems

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneSKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge/Experience in Windows Servers (2012/16) Required
  • Microsoft Certifications preferred.â?¢ Experience in Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, WSUS, WDS required
  • Experience in VMWare VSphere/VCenter, Veeam, Next-gen firewall and Aruba Networks or Cisco preferredâ?¢ Microsoft Azure, Office 365 & Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience a plus
  • Eight years minimum system administration experience.
  • The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate.
  • Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to get along with others or to be part of a team.
  • Access to Export Control Information.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor\'s degree (B.S.) from four-year College or University and 8 years of work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.
  • Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.


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