Staff IT Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Systems Administrator is part of the server team responsible for the specification, acquisition, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of global Windows systems, virtualization, data storage, back-up platforms, and data center infrastructure.

Position includes support of day-to-day operational tasks as well as project support and project management. Solid technical and interpersonal skills are required. Being a team player is crucial. Need to be able to interface and communicate effectively with end-users, peers and management.

Duties 

• Install and maintain system infrastructure hardware, software, and services in compliance with established architectural standards and project guidelines.
• Monitor, report and manage performance of system infrastructure, applications and services. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Manage data backup and off-site replication operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair and recover from system infrastructure issues. Coordinate and communicate with impacted application teams.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks.
• Manage projects which will include development of plans, project schedules and communication of status updates on project milestones.
• Provide support to remote sites, working with site personnel to identify and resolve server related issues.
• Maintain data center infrastructure and environmental monitoring equipment.

Requirements  

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Operating systems and related technologies including file services resource manager (FSRM), distributed file system (DFS), deduplication, NTFS permissions.
• 5+ years of experience in design, implementation and troubleshooting Microsoft’s Active Directory in multi-forest environments, including domain and federated trusts, DNS, and Active Directory Sites.
• 5+ years’ experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies. VMware ESX and Nutanix experience a plus.
• 3+ years as primary storage system administrator with enterprise-class Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Area Storage (NAS) technologies, including Fiber channel, iSCSI, RAID, SMB, and NFS.
• Sound understanding of network technologies including IPv4, switching, routing, subnetting, firewalls, and the ability to troubleshoot with network captures.
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages: Python, PHP, Perl, Unix Shell Script, PowerShell, or similar.
• Experience with Dell PowerEdge servers a plus.
• Experience with enterprise-level data backup and de-duplication is desirable. Experience with Commvault Simpana is a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner on multiple tasks or projects, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of professionalism, particularly working with and assisting clients with technical questions and issues.
• Must be process and detail-oriented. Must demonstrate sound troubleshooting methodologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Operating systems and related technologies including file services resource manager (FSRM), distributed file system (DFS), deduplication, NTFS permissions.
• 5+ years of experience in design, implementation and troubleshooting Microsoft’s Active Directory in multi-forest environments, including domain and federated trusts, DNS, and Active Directory Sites.
• 5+ years’ experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies. VMware ESX and Nutanix experience a plus.
• 3+ years as primary storage system administrator with enterprise-class Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Area Storage (NAS) technologies, including Fiber channel, iSCSI, RAID, SMB, and NFS.
• Sound understanding of network technologies including IPv4, switching, routing, subnetting, firewalls, and the ability to troubleshoot with network captures.
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages: Python, PHP, Perl, Unix Shell Script, PowerShell, or similar.
• Experience with Dell PowerEdge servers a plus.
• Experience with enterprise-level data backup and de-duplication is desirable. Experience with Commvault Simpana is a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner on multiple tasks or projects, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of professionalism, particularly working with and assisting clients with technical questions and issues.
• Must be process and detail-oriented. Must demonstrate sound tr