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Major Duties and Responsibilities * The System Administrator's role is to administer, upgrade and when required, install servers and related components to support various applications both on server(s) and client workstations. * This includes configuring software upgrades, and developing procedures for ongoing management of the server environment. * Where applicable, the System Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security, and integrity of the Embassy's IT systems. * Responds to help desk tickets as appropriate and provides timely support to customers. * Prioritizes and performs file system configuration and management; defines and perform server backups and recovery procedures. Reviews server logs for resource issues. Plans and implements server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and supplied patches. * Provides Web administration support by overseeing and maintaining SharePoint Web server. * Manages enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure. Develops and maintains server documentation materials. * Runs and tip CAT5e/6 and fiber cabling * Develops new hard drive images using Microsoft deployment tools in accordance to DOS guidelines. * Implements policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure server security. * Performs on-call duty on a bi-monthly basis * May be assigned to perform temporary duty to constituent Posts to perform Network Technician duties. Qualifications: * Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with an Associate degree in Information Technology or two Microsoft Windows Server 2008 certifications or higher and one Microsoft Windows 7 Client Operating System certification. * At least three years or equivalent work experience as a System Administrator on a Local Area Network of at least 50 client workstations. * Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and above; MS Exchange Server 2010 and above; MS SQL Server 2005 and above; and Internet Information Server (IIS). * Microsoft Office Suite 2010 to include Access database(s). * Basic knowledge of Apple operating systems including iOS, OSX, and Mavericks * VMWare implementation, configuration, and administration. This includes creating and managing virtual machines within the VM environment. * Installation, configuring, and maintaining of server hardware, software applications and associated network equipment, to include SCSI, RAID, and I/O topology. * TCP/IP network protocols, firewall management, and client operating systems. * Active Directory/Global Catalogue. * Configuration of Cisco devices via console and Cisco Network Assistant (CNA). * Implementing and administering Microsoft Windows 7. * The following Certifications are desirable, but not mandatory: * Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). * Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) * Oracle Database 11G Administrator Certified Associate. * A Top Secret security clearance is required.