Our client is looking for a seasoned Systems Administrator. The right candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Core Infrastructure Suite of products. Additionally, experience administering a highly available transactional environment that has PCI, HIPAA or other regulatory compliance his highly preferred. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, fast paced, collaborative and highly productive team. You will assist our customer in its journey to mature it s infrastructure into an enterprise class environment.
Skills and Experience Required
5 years experience supporting hardware and software related to data center infrastructure.
5 years experience administering Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure in virtual and physical environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft System Center Suite of products (SCCM/MCEM, SCOM etc.)
Proficiency in administering Active Directory preferably in a multi domain and OU environment.
Experience managing Microsoft Exchange Server or Office 365
Proficiency managing Group Policies to implement and enforce standards.
Experience with PowerShell or other scripting language to aid in administration of duties.
Ability to effectively develop, document and communicate technical processes and standards.
Ability to approach a challenge from multiple angles.
Strict adherence to change control.
Strict attention to detail.
Desired
Experience supporting an environment with strict security standards..
Experience with SSO or MS Federated services.
Experience managing public or private cloud solutions .
Experience with Microsoft Teams.
Ability to gather and analyze data to make informed decisions on the infrastructure.
Typical Duties
Responsible for the deployment, management, monitoring of Microsoft Server infrastructure.
Responsible for vulnerability management of the environment.
Maintains overall system compliance with information security policies and procedures.
Supports annual security accreditation and maintains security levels throughout the year.
Develops and implements configuration settings for all systems to meet security requirements.
Serves as technical subject matter expert for the resolution of issues related to private or hosted infrastructure.
Represents IT s interests and concerns on complex projects through the lifecycle of a project, and escalates concerns to management as necessary
Plans, schedules, and communicates system changes to other team members prior to implementation.
Champions development and implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures for the IT Systems group.
Manage risk in your day-to-day duties supporting the infrastructure.
Maintain and develop documentation necessary to managing the infrastructure.
Participate in on call rotating schedule for afterhours support.
Work with cross functional teams to solve problems or deliver solutions.
Mentor and train Jr. level engineers and administrators.
Performs other duties as assigned

Other Qualifications:
Technical Certifications:
oCertifications in any of the following; MCSA.MCSE, VMWare. ITIL or other relevant technology engineering certifications.
Education:
oBachelor s degree (B.A.), technology trade school or relevant training programs.
o5 years related experience in tier 1 systems architecture, implementation, support and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.