Job description

Job Title: Senior Server Admin (Windows Admin)

Location: Ames, IA 50010(day one Onsite)

Mode : Contract

EXP :9 years

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Building and setting up new servers used in the organization

• Planning and following Server Reboot schedule

• Maintaining computer, user, and group accounts within Active Directory

• Planning, designing, and implementing group policies

• Creating, deleting, and assigning permissions for Exchange mailboxes

• Assisting with backups - planning, scheduling, restoration

• Installing and configuring system updates - desktop and server

• Build and maintain servers and containers in a virtualized environment.

• Schedule and manage system backups.

• Install, maintain, patch, and upgrade infrastructure systems as needed.

• Review and install security and product updates.

• Provide high-level support and technical expertise.

• Design, install and configure internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls.

• Proactively manage and maintain server, network and firewall systems

• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix and VMware technologies

• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans

• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment

• Define and document best practices and support procedures

• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance

• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation

• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations

• Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies

• Carry out special tasks at Management's direction

• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification/Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a Senior System technical role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and other related courses.

o Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.

o Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server

o A Good understanding of LAN/WAN networking

o Group Policy design and configuration

• Good communication skills.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $7.25 - $20.76 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ames, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• VMWare: 4 years (Preferred)
• Virtual: 2 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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