Senior Windows System Administrator

• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and provides administration for medium-sized Server environment, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft System Center, Virtualization, SQL Server, iSCSI Storage Area Networks and applicable applications.
• Analyzes future business needs, recommends changes and evaluates new products including analysis and engineering of Systems Administration related solutions for various projects and operational needs.
• Manages software licenses and compliance while maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Assists with preparation and implementation of IT Operations projects including high level technical support for information systems and infrastructure to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Serves as a technical resource for the resolution of moderate to complex issues regarding desktop Operating System deployment, group policy configuration, updating/patching of computer operating systems and applications.
• Provides local and remote server support of Windows Server infrastructure and administration on data center servers which includes installation, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, and configuration of servers and applications.
• Performs daily monitoring, verifies the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, enterprise systems and key processes.
• Reviews logs, verifies completion of scheduled jobs and that daily backup operations are complete and successful according to established procedures. Performs regular file archival and purge as necessary.
• Repairs and recovers hardware and/or software failures.
• Manages server operations, system patches and upgrades on a regular basis, upgrades administrative tools and utilities, configures and adds new services as necessary.
• Installs, upgrades and/or configures enterprise software such as Microsoft Exchange, IIS, Remote Desktop Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, DNS, Windows Update Services and other third party applications, according to project or operational needs.
• Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment.
• Installs and manages new and existing servers and configures hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Develops and maintains operating system deployment and configuration procedures.
• Implements and maintains server virtualization environment. Works closely with Database Administrator and/or other staff to ensure optimum database performance and availability.
• Generates system maintenance reports including system capacity, performance, security audit, and change management.
• Works closely with Information Security Specialist to establish baseline operating environments and security related change management policies.
• Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement; interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures.
• Manages staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources; coordinates and manages various special and recurring projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees in order to meet established goals and objectives; ensures adherence to established policies and procedures to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 
• Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports to provide accurate and timely information related to assigned functions and duties; develops and presents information in clear and easily used formats; maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and issues; identifies areas of concern for management for review and potential action.
• Manages and monitors financial activities of assigned budgets to ensure compliance and meet performance targets and goals; oversees procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, and other items to assure activities comply with established policies and processes.
• Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure customer and staff needs are met; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.
• Responds to and resolves various complaints, issues, inquiries, and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Knowledge of:  Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server (most current and previous version), Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Update Services, DNS, System Center Data Protection Manager, Hyper-V and iSCSI Storage Area Networks; general knowledge of Microsoft IIS, web hosting, firewalls, load balancing, clustering and SQL Server; basic knowledge of networking in a CISCO environment; scripting languages to automate and support local and remote system administration functions; Standard windows batch  scripting, PowerShell, VBScript, and WMI; system hardening procedures;  Knowledge of and experience with Remote Desktop Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, and VOIP not required, but preferred.

Ability to:  Lead and manage projects, prioritize tasks, meet project schedule requirements; remain current with advancing industry technology; work effectively with users, technical personnel and consultants to achieve stated objectives; conduct research, prepare reports and recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; exercise initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; demonstrated problem solving ability; responding effectively to customer service requests; learn new skills quickly. 

Skills in:  Backup and disaster recovery strategies; time management; analyzing, identifying and implementing solutions to technical problems; analyzing equipment and system malfunctions and determining effective solutions; responding effectively to customer service requests; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; working well in a team environment ; oral and written communication.

Salary : $69,165 - $99,588