Job Description
Job DescriptionSUMMARY The role involves managing, monitoring, securing, and maintaining on-premises and cloud-based Windows servers, including performance optimization, documentation, storage analysis, and patching. Responsibilities include overseeing data backups, assisting with disaster recovery testing, administering Active Directory, troubleshooting GPOs, and conducting security monitoring, alert investigation, and vulnerability scanning. The role also requires creating scripts and reports to assess system health and supporting periodic audits to ensure compliance.CORE COMPETENCIESTechnical Skills – has the requisite knowledge and skills for the jobProductivity – produces an appropriate quantity of workAccountability – accepts personal responsibilityInnovation – seeks better alternativesProblem Solving – acts independently and efficientlyAccuracy – maintains a high standard for work performedCooperation/Teamwork – works with others as neededOrganizational Skills – able to quickly retrieve documents/information and manage time effectivelyPositive Attitude – helps create an effective work environmentDependability – can be relied upon by others, adheres to attendance policyESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Server Monitoring and Management:
- Manage, monitor, secure, and maintain physical and virtual Windows servers on-premises and in the cloud.
- Patch management and VM Lifecycle management.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Monitor server CPU and memory performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system efficiency.
- Create and maintain server documentation.
- Monitor and analyze storage and disk space utilization of servers and disk arrays.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery Monitoring and Management:
- Manage and monitor data backups, ensuring all planned backups are successful.
- Conduct disaster recovery testing and planning.
- Active Directory Management:
- Monitor and maintain the Active Directory domain, including user accounts, groups, and permissions.
- Analyze and troubleshoot GPOs for security and system management.
- Security Monitoring
- Monitor, analyze, and investigate security alerts from multiple platforms.
- Perform network and software vulnerability scanning.
- Identify server software vulnerabilities and assist with remediation.
- Reporting and Auditing
- For all areas of system administration, utilize scripting and reporting tools to monitor, report on, and make corrections to systems.
- Assist and perform several periodically planned audits to ensure compliance.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability, and physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in IT systems administration.
- Technical background in all the listed system administration areas listed.
- Skills:
- Proficient in Windows server administration.
- Proficient with Microsoft Active Directory.
- Proficient with hypervisors and virtual server administration.
- Proficient with Backup software and procedures.
- Familiar with Microsoft 365 suite.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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