Windows Administrator Parsippany, NJ

Windows Administrator

 

Job ID:	Job-0525
Job Title:	Windows Administrator
location:	Parsippany, NJ
Job type:	Permanent
Rate:	90K - $110K
Description:	This position will be responsible for the operational support, architectural development, server maintenance, server security, backup/recovery and system integrity and integration for the Windows server environment. The administrator will have enterprise-wide responsibility for all windows related architecture spanning the New Jersey, New York and Regional Office locations. Primary Responsibilities Performs both routine and non-routine systems administration tasks for daily operations of the production environment. Perform the collection, analysis, and reporting of operational data for use in maintenance, performance tuning, and capacity planning for future enhancements/upgrades. Perform Operating System installations, upgrades and maintain all applications to accepted specifications. Meet with project managers and IT Staff to best assess the required best practices and approach to configuration management from both a logical and physical perspective. Propose and implement server and storage consolidation/migration as necessary. Delivers production computer systems that maintain high availability of applications to the business users across the company as per design specification or business need. Apply operating system expertise in the planning, analysis, design and implementation of the enterprise systems and services. Perform system administration tasks for project implementations, which may include multiple, simultaneous activities. Meet with project managers and third party vendors to help determine whether new software and/or hardware solutions are feasible and whether or not they are conducive to the environment. Act as an active participant in the selection of all monitoring and performance based software packages and tool sets. Maintain and implement technical documentation and operational procedures to support day-to-day operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in technical and non-technical capacities. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority. Distinguished interpersonal skills with a strong, consistent service orientation to both internal and external customers Detailed technical expertise in Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Active Directory, Microsoft Clustering Services, IIS, Radius/IAS, Dell/HP Hardware, VMWare 4.x/5, Citrix Metaframe Server, EMC Clariion Storage, Brocade Fiber Switches, and F5 Load Balancing, Sharepoint 2010 Excellent working knowledge of Active Directory including DHCP, DNS, and Replication in a global organization Ability to work independently and communicate progress/problems to appropriate personnel effectively. Client software experience including Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office suite products. Experience Needed: In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows, VMware, and SAN storage platforms platforms and protocols Experience in Server Consolidation, Backup and Recovery, and associated best practices for implementation. Experience with the implementation of automated system monitoring tools. Understanding of a broad range of IS issues, including firewalls, user authentication, access controls, auditing processes, cryptography, Internet protocols, physical security, and security management. Ability to work concurrently on multiple tasks and projects. Educational Background Required: Bachelor‘s degree in Computer Science or Management Information Services Microsoft and VMware Certifications preferred Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr