Server Administrator

NTS IS HIRING A SERVER ADMINISTRATOR !

JOB DESCRIPTION

Server Administrator

The Server Administrator is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of all network servers and related functions in a primarily Windows environment hosted in VMWare. The Server Administrator will also respond to end user support issues escalated from desktop support positions. This position reports to the local IT Supervisor and works closely with other administrators and desktop support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Active Directory

Perform common administration tasks for users and computers in Active Directory

Monitor Active Directory health and respond to issues

Monitor security events in Active Directory and respond to issues

Design and monitor WINS, DNS, and DHCP services

Maintain group policy structure to secure servers, desktops and laptops

Architect and recommend future design initiatives

Disaster Recovery/Backup

Ensure proper backups for all systems

Assist with disaster recovery planning and testing

Server and Storage Administration

Installation and common administration tasks for Windows servers

Administration and monitoring of an enterprise SAN environment

Administration and monitoring for a VMWare VSphere environment

Recommend and architect IT projects and initiatives

Pricing and recommendations for hardware and software

Basic understanding of network protocols to support Windows servers

General Duties

` Assist in patch deployment and server upgrades

Document common tasks and standard operations for server administration

Respond to end user issues that have escalated from Desktop Support

Work on ongoing IT projects as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

MCSE certification

Minimum Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Computer Technology or equivalent certifications. BA or BS preferred. Minimum 4 years of experience in systems administration.