Windows Server Administrator
Partner's Consulting, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, United States
Need LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. TEMP-PERM ROLE. NEED TO BE ON OUR W2. NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.,
Our client is seeking a Windows Server Administrator for backup and storage solutions. You will be part of a high-performing team of administrators responsible for enterprise integrations across a variety of platforms. You will be instrumental in improving the customer / developer experience as it relates to consumption of Windows Server resources, whether via CI / CD pipelines or multi-cloud APIs.
At least three (3+) years of experience as a senior-level Windows System Administrator is required as well as expertise in the relevant technologies: Windows Server, VMware, PowerShell, SCCM, Azure, GCP, Pure Storage, CommVault, NetApp, and Rubrik.
Key Accountabilities:
- Daily administration of Windows server environments
- Design, install, and configure windows servers both on-prem, in Azure, or in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Support server OS and application deployments
- Support and manage enterprise backup solutions
- Support and manage enterprise storage solutions
- Maintain best practices and support procedures
- Adhere to IBC policy and standards concerning server administration
- Administer and support VMware hypervisor
- Implement and maintain solutions and technologies that address cybersecurity issues
- Perform scheduled and ad hoc control / compliance validation
- Assess and audit compliance against the security policies and standards
- Improve and maintain monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions
- Provide after-hours support for infrastructure weekend maintenance and related emergencies
- Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
- Interact with customers, management, and staff on a technical level, as required
- Serve as technical expert in Server systems administration and systems management
- Responsible for monitoring system performance, network, and storage utilization
- Provide support with escalated help desk requests via ServiceNow
- Improve / update new systems and deployment plans
- Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to improve operational efficiency
- Perform troubleshooting as needed and assist with problem-solving efforts involving other teams, partners, and outside vendors
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or software engineering, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training
- At least three (3+) years of working experience as a senior-level Windows System Administrator
- Understanding of SCCM with advanced knowledge of patch management and OS deployment
- Experience and working knowledge of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
- Proven experience working in highly collaborative environments
- Expert understanding of Windows server trends and best practices
- Expertise in securing systems, providing audit evidence, Cluster /HA, and standards implementation
- Expertise in managing storage solutions for VMware environments
- Expertise in managing enterprise backup solutions