Server Administrator - Remote - Now Hiring

Alera Group is seeking a Server Administrator to join their team!

Alera Group was formed on January 1, 2017, and is one of the largest independent, national insurance and financial services firms in the U.S. with over $1 billion in revenue.   Alera Group is a very entrepreneurial firm bound together via a culture of collaboration which is reinforced by the practice of The Collaborative Way.   

Are you looking to be part of a company where you have exciting opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive impact?  Join a team where each employee is empowered to listen generously, speak straight, collaborate, and build each other up through mutual accountability and shared success.  

If that is what you’re looking for, this is your chance to be part of an amazing organization!

Essential duties include supporting all Windows servers across a WAN, administering an office 365 environment, and helping with active directory integrations from acquisitions.  The administrator will maintain the network, monitor and set up shares, and file replication between sites, and will work closely with the VP of Technology in evaluating technology while providing level 3 support for the helpdesk when needed.

Candidates must be organized, well versed, and experienced in active directory, PowerShell, Windows Server, and WAN environments.  The candidate should also have some Microsoft Exchange, Azure, DFS, Office 365, and AD migration and integration experience.

Users must be able to work in a team, document, project plan, and follow through on projects.

• Install, monitor & administer Windows Server environment.
• Install, monitor & administer Office 365 Environment.
• Migrate and maintain Active Directory environments.
• Create and maintain network policies and procedures.
• Maintain and monitor file replication between sites.
• Provide level 3 helpdesk support when needed.
• Provide input and evaluate new technology.

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Microsoft Server Admin, Enterprise preferred.
• Have an active MCSA minimum, MCSE preferred.
• Be well versed in DNS.
• Be well versed in DFS.
• High level of working knowledge with Virtualization (Hyper-V and VMWare preferred).
• Be well organized and have attention to detail.
• Be logical in thinking and have exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Be able to provide clear, detailed documentation.
• Form project plans.
• Work well in a team.
• Be on call and respond to emergencies when needed.
• Have a reliable method of transportation.
• Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

We're an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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