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TECHEAD

Server Administrator (100% On-site)

TECHEAD, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245


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Glassdoor.Server Administrator100% onsite position1 year contract with strong potential to extend or convertTECHEAD is seeking an Industrial Control System (ICS) Server Administrator that is responsible for the operational technology server infrastructure and associated applications that support our plant and field control systems.RESPONSIBILITIES: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.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.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 City Water 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.Acts as liaison between the I&T Department and City Water Maintenance and ICS Technology in matters related to ICS and server technology. Works with I&T to ensure compliance with City standards and represents City Water ICS needs.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.Performs related work as required.Required Education and ExperienceAt 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 operationsAny equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilitiesVeeam Backup administration and managementVMware vSphere administration and managementMariaDB administration and managementPython scripting experience preferredGeneral knowledge of water and wastewater operations is helpfulICS Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, implementation and supportWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and requires

medium physical effort . Incumbents may be required to exert up to up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.No second parties will be accepted.