System Administrator I -302905

Description

• Assist in the development of standardized procedures for Local Area Network (LAN) operation and associated documentation in accordance with prescribed governance standards
• Provide Operation & Maintenance for IT service management, System Center Configuration Manager, VMware ESX, Microsoft System Center Operations Manager, Citrix servers, and create organization units (OUs) and sub-OUs
• Troubleshoot and resolve client-side e-mail issues
• Assist the Systems Engineer in network design
• Support the System Administrator II with installing, supporting, and maintaining servers or other computer systems, and planning for and responding to service outages and other problems
• Verify and validate products and services provided, ensuring they meet requirements and fulfill their intended purpose
• Mentor the Systems Administrator Apprentice to become a successful System Administrator
• Provide Tier 2/3 statistics for trouble tickets escalated from the Service Center
• Create and manage Public Folders
• Perform business intelligence techniques in data mining, process mining, business performance, benchmarking, and predictive analytics
• Ensure proper documentation of any assistance with investigations (excluding the nature and subjects of the investigations)
• Utilize a service management tool to ensure accurate trouble ticket tracking and prioritize tasks to provide optimal administration across the various tools identified
• Implement security concepts associated with this position and implemented technology
• Operate, monitor, secure, and sustain the Storage Area Network (SAN), VMware cluster servers, and backup systems; establish, implement, and test backup and failover SOPs; implement data recovery procedures within the Network Attached Storage
• Coordinate and attend Configuration Control and Review Board (CCRB) meetings and provide relevant updates to System Administrator II
• Setup and administer SMTP e-mail
• In the event of an incident or major issue, create a lessons learned entry to ensure future process improvement
• Administer NT Gateway Services

Requirements

• Attention to detail, with the proven ability to identify and correct errors, spot and improve weaknesses, and produce near-perfect results
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a primarily Windows environment, preferably with experience administrating Active Directory and Windows Server systems
• Ability to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and implement the best options
• Script (Windows batch files & PowerShell) to automate routine tasks
• Understanding of basic networking and security principles
• Skilled in PowerShell scripting to automate routine tasks
• Clear and succinct communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Experience in the design and integration of multiple network operating systems, protocols, and topologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience utilizing VMware vSphere/ESXi or a similar virtualization hypervisor
• Must possess (or be able to obtain) a "Q" level security clearance
• Ability to provide support for network and communication protocols relating to email and LAN connectivity, including TCP/IP, SMTP, and LDAP
• Ability to maintain email encryption technologies on multiple devices and environments (e.g., laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones)
• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)

Benefits

• Pet Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
• Matching 401K

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance