Server Administrator I

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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.