Systems Administrator

Location: Washington
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Systems Administrator

Rate: $100k+

Seeking a Systems Administrator to join its Information Technology team of five. The Center has approximately 130 permanent staff, most work in the Washington office.

Provide support on site and to remote employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technology Strategy:

? Work closely with the IT Director in analyzing, designing, and implementing networking technologies that will accommodate scalability, security, and redundancy requirements and meet the organization?s SLAs.

? Technology needs analysis

? Rcommend on (1)development and implementation of a reliable LAN and an effective backend technology environment and (2)how to expand and enhance the ability of users to access and use technology

Network Operation and Troubleshooting:

? Assist in management and maintenance of Cloud Assets such as Office 365 and the Meraki Wireless Network.

? Troubleshoot and fix issues related to the technology infrastructure, Cloud assets, and the LAN and WAN.

? Assist in managing all Windows servers, virtual environments, SQL databases, and backup systems.

? Assist in implementing procedures, including regular updating and monitoring of viral and malware protection; regular backups; backup verification; proper and timely off-site storage of backup tapes; firewall and web filtering monitoring and maintenance; and host and client user accounts, file permissions, and passwords to assure protection of the organization?s data: investigate and resolve security issues on the network.

? Assist with: Managing and administering Group Policies; Maintaining the wireless network; and maintaining the phone system.

? Install hardware upgrades; configure and conduct ongoing performance tuning and resource optimization of CPU, memory, and disk partitions.

? Configure, install, and maintain LAN network equipment (switches, WAPs, routers etc.).

? Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot messaging-related solutions including Exchange Online (Office 365), Lync, MDM (Mobile Device Management) and Unified Messaging.

? Apply Windows updates to servers through the use of SCCM patch management software.

User Support.

? Install user-based applications on workstations and set up user accounts.

? Provide tier III Helpdesk hardware, software, and application support throughout the organization. Provide tier II or tier I Helpdesk support when needed.

Qualifications:

? Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science or the equivalent. A minimum of 5 to7 years? experience in networking and implementing technology solutions, including a minimum of 5 years working with Windows Server and Cisco equipment in a distributed corporate environment.

Technical:

? Experience with configuration and administration of a MS Windows environment (including Windows 7, financial systems, and servers 2008R2/2012R2), SQL, server clustering, Exchange, Symantec Backup Exec, DFS, DHCP, DMZ, Data Protection Manager (DPM), WSUS, Hyper-V, SCOM, SCCM components, WDS, VPN, VDI, Remote Access, Cisco and SonicWALL routers, firewalls and switches.

? Experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Exchange Online, Lync, Office 2013, SharePoint 2013, and AD sync, is strongly preferred.

? Demonstrated experience designing and administering server clusters and virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V).

? Ability to manage and administer a SharePoint 2013 cloud deployment.

? Individuals with MCSE, MSCA, MSDBA, MCITP, CCNA, PMP or similar preferred. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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