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Systemtec

Server Administrator

Systemtec, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245


Server Administrator - Charlotte, NC- OnsiteSystemtec

is currently engaged in a search seeking an

Server Administrator

that is responsible for the operational technology server infrastructure and associated applications that support our plant and field control systems. As a member of ICS Technology, this position will work to provide 7x24 operational and life cycle technology support for our ICS server related infrastructure.Duties and Responsibilities of the Server Administrator :Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and administering physical and virtual servers, Windows Server and Ubuntu Server operating systems, installing hardware and software upgrades and patches, and advanced troubleshooting.Additional responsibilities may include business continuity/disaster recovery planning and testing, administering systems such as VMWare vSphere, VEEAM, Dell iDRAC, Ubuntu Landscape, centralized and multi-factor authentication administration, etc., complex implementation projects, and training or reviewing the work of lower levels in the career family.Acts as subject matter expert for server virtualization (VMware), server data protection, database management and disaster recovery capabilities by implementing and managing VMware and Veeam server, data, and application replication technologies.Administers and maintains operating system patching systems such as Ubuntu Landscape and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).Evaluates and implements operating system upgrades. Assists in integrating new applications and technologies into the current server architecture.Analyzes issues and implements solutions to improve existing configurations and prevent downtime.Performs system administration, including account management, storage management and performance tuning.Monitors and responds to any ICS server issues. Resolves trouble tickets, responds to alerts for servers and replaces failed devices or components.Monitors system capacities and makes recommendations for system enhancement and expansion.Implements and manages monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for ICS servers.Develops and oversees all disaster recovery aspects for all elements of ICS servers.Plans, designs, implements, and administers ICS server infrastructure including SQL database servers. Monitors and responds to server alerts or usability concerns.Creates and maintains technical documentation to include technical specifications, server architecture drawings, scopes of work, user procedures and processes, and user training materials.Works with ICS Technology and stakeholders to plan and implement new data sharing infrastructure.Stays abreast of current technology trends, developments, and best practices; makes recommendations for enhancements.Assists in establishing and implementing short and long-term goals related to ICS technology, providing recommendation and cost estimates regarding upgrades.Reviews all proposed upgrades and designs of system components for applicability and compatibility with existing systems and standards.Creates, maintains, and executes procedures to collect, monitor, and assess ICS performance data as part of a preventive maintenance program.Analyzes, extracts, combines, interprets, and summarizes data from various sources to generate analytical reports in tabular and/or graphical form for operational, management, or executive ICS server related decisions.Requirements of the Server Administrator:Must have ICS/SCADA/OT experience.At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in the design and configuration of a variety of services and operating systems, including virtualization as well as data center operations.Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.Preferred Qualifications of the Server Administrator:Veeam Backup administration and managementVMware vSphere administration and managementMariaDB administration and managementPython scripting experienceActive Directory experienceICS Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, implementation, and supportServer operating systems and virtualization technologiesEnterprise server architectures and administrationSQL database server administration and managementLinux based operating systems.Information security principlesSystem performanceDisaster recoveryWork Location:

Charlotte, NC- (On-site)Compensation / Benefits:Full-Time Employment means a competitive salary, PTO, holidays, health, dental, 401K, and more.