Windows Server Generalist

DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Windows Server Generalist for a long-term contract opportunity for one of our direct clients in the Raleigh, NC area.

*This position is remote; however, the candidate may be required to come onsite for work in the Raleigh office when onsite works is required.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with management, administration, and maintenance of the Virtualized Server environment.
• This position provides 24x7x365 operational support for 30,000 Judicial and non-Judicial branch users across the state.

• Windows Server Administration
  • Manage operation, health, and security of a Virtual Server environment.
  • Research Vulnerability Notices when received and work with affected areas for patch or workaround deployment.
  • Assist with management and maintenance of physical datacenter infrastructure.
  • Respond to Monitoring System Alerts.
• Active Directory User Administration
  • Manage Users and Groups.
  • Provide Users access to requested resources.
• General Administration

• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance benchmarking.
• Provide support for issues ranging from single-user issues to system-wide problems.
• Assist with periodic testing of disaster preparedness for the Judicial Center Data Center.
• And other assigned duties.

• Security Engineer Assistance
  • Team s sole Security Engineer has several security related projects and tasks that he needs assistance with. Tasks will include but not be limited to:
  • Vulnerability Research and Remediation
  • Monthly patch review and deployment assistance.
  • Zero-day patch review and deployment assistance (if necessary).
• Access Request Assistance
  • Team receives a large amount of access requests to various resources.
  • This position will assist with fulfilling these requests as quickly as possible when able. If not, they will route requests to appropriate DCS engineer for fulfillment and notify them.
• Other tasks assigned to assist with the management of the Windows Server Virtual Environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of: windows server operating systems, physical server infrastructure, virtual servers, virtualization technologies, and infrastructure support tools.
• Skills in: managing, supporting, and monitoring server hardware, operating systems, and software in a primarily Windows-based environment.
• Ability to: manage and monitor windows servers in a virtualized environment; Assure existing systems are functioning properly and processing effectively according to the objectives; Troubleshoot common server issues with servers and software in a primarily Windows-based environment; Perform administration tasks in Active Directory. Assist faculty and management staff in the analysis of vulnerability alert management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another related information technology field and four (4) years of IT related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of directly related experience in Windows Server Management
• 3 years of directly related experience to Physical Server Management.
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.
• AWS certifications are a plus

Required Skills:

• 3 Years - Strong experience with Microsoft PowerShell tool scripting.
• 3 Years - Experience with vulnerability remediation & patch management
• 3 Years - Experience with Microsoft Active Directory/Group Policy Objects.
• 3 Years - Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM)
• 3 Years - Microsoft Patching experience.
• 3 Years - Physical server management experience with CISCO UCS Servers
• 3 Years - Any Enterprise Storage platform experience EMC a plus
• 3 Years - Cloud services management experience, preferably Azure and AWS.
• 3 Years - Knowledge of common security standards such as PCI, FERPA, and NIST
• Familiarity with NC Statewide security standards.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.