Windows Linux Admin

Job Responsibilities

• Installs and configures Windows server hardware and software, to include physical and virtual servers, Linux Red Hat, Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS, VMware ESX, Virtual Center, and VMotion.
• Troubleshoots legacy Linux, Windows and ESX server and OS issues. Independently utilizes all available resources (knowledge bases, online resources, etc.) to ensure timely resolution of server issues.
• Develops operating procedures for system administration activities including and system maintenance.
• Follows operating procedures and utilizes established support tools for analysis and reporting requirements.
• Executes a planned program of virus updates, patch and service pack management.
• Performs regular system maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, physical to virtual migrations and performance tuning.
• Interfaces with Network Engineers, Storage Engineers, OS Engineers, Database Administrators and Application Teams to optimize systems use and configuration.
• Actively participates in project planning to ensure timely and successful completion of projects assigned to Windows server team.
• Provides technical knowledge and recommendations to staff members as required.
• Provides installation support for new applications and software releases.
• Interfaces with hardware vendors to maintain and schedule repair of equipment in a timely manner and /or provide hardware repair and maintenance as required.
• Provide 24 x 7 on-call support.
• Ensure/implement the rigorous application of Information Security/Information Assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Systems, Applications and/or Services (Hardware & Software).
• Utilize Powershell and Vbscripts in support of automation of common day to day operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in all phases of enterprise installation and maintenance of hardware and software systems, network and operating systems and storage management

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

• Proactive. Possesses a keen ability to anticipate, identify and overcome hurdles.
• Excellent knowledge of operating systems and subsystems, systems software, enterprise design and software,
• and storage management
• Excellent knowledge of network hardware and software, infrastructure and design, topologies and protocols.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to foster strong partnerships with business customers, peer groups and vendors.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Takes a thorough, comprehensive, inquisitive, thoughtful, persistent and conscientious approach to assignments. Pays attention to details and ensures accuracy and high quality.
• Excellent writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to skillfully, knowledgeably and diplomatically represent the team, department or Company at meetings and conferences.
• Ability to play a vital role in high visibility assignments.
• Shares ideas and knowledge.

Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training – if required)

• Strong Powershell and VBscripting skills.
• Entensive experience in Red Hat Linux 5.X 6.X and 7.X on x86 hardware and Windows 2008/20012/2016 administration support and VMware ESX management is a must.