What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at ASCENDING Inc.?
Title: Systems Administrator – Server & Hypervisor Upgrades
Location: Onsite, Akron, OH
Term: 6- Month Contract to hire
Available for W2 or 1099.
No C2C, LLC or any type of Work Visa Sponsorships
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive Systems Administrator to lead critical upgrades and enhancements across our server and hypervisor environments. In this role, you will plan and execute upgrades for approximately 30 servers—including domain controllers, SAN/NAS, project, file, and application servers—to Windows Server 2019, and oversee updates for Exchange, Mitel, and backup servers. You will also manage the upgrade of vCenter from 7.0.3 to 8.0 and coordinate virtual machine enhancements, while collaborating on transitioning Workspace ONE to the cloud, starting with Android and then iOS tablets. Additionally, you will work closely with application teams to ensure smooth implementation, maintain comprehensive documentation, and provide post-upgrade support to guarantee performance and security standards.
Required Qualifications
Location: Onsite, Akron, OH
Term: 6- Month Contract to hire
Available for W2 or 1099.
No C2C, LLC or any type of Work Visa Sponsorships
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive Systems Administrator to lead critical upgrades and enhancements across our server and hypervisor environments. In this role, you will plan and execute upgrades for approximately 30 servers—including domain controllers, SAN/NAS, project, file, and application servers—to Windows Server 2019, and oversee updates for Exchange, Mitel, and backup servers. You will also manage the upgrade of vCenter from 7.0.3 to 8.0 and coordinate virtual machine enhancements, while collaborating on transitioning Workspace ONE to the cloud, starting with Android and then iOS tablets. Additionally, you will work closely with application teams to ensure smooth implementation, maintain comprehensive documentation, and provide post-upgrade support to guarantee performance and security standards.
Required Qualifications
- Technical Experience:
- Proven experience with Windows Server environments, including planning and executing upgrades.
- Strong understanding of domain controller management and Active Directory.
- Experience with SAN and NAS storage solutions.
- Familiarity with Exchange Server, Mitel Server, and other project-specific server environments.
- Hands-on experience with VMware vCenter and virtual machine management.
- Knowledge of backup server configurations and best practices.
- Experience with cloud migration projects and Workspace ONE (or similar mobile device management platforms) is a plus.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of system reliability and security.
- Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, VMware Certified Professional) are highly desirable.