Tulsa, OK based client is seeking a Systems Administrator for a full time, onsite role.
The System Administrator II is responsible for server and storage infrastructure including assessing, project planning, implementing, documenting and supporting complex systems infrastructure environments with a significant VMware implementation. Will be involved in multiple projects through all life-cycle phases in accordance with established procedures and standards. Diagnoses, isolates and de-bugs system problems, performs problem resolution and provides Tier 2 technical support for all enterprise systems including Active Directory, Exchange, ERP, SharePoint and the Storage environment. Required Skills & Experience
- 4 years of experience with LANs / WANs and network and systems configuration / administration.
- Must possess a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, VMware, Microsoft IIS, and Microsoft Exchange.
- Strong network technology / topology and Microsoft Operating System background.
- Thorough understanding of server hardware and concepts including services, security, and multiple domains.
- Strong knowledge of SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel, iSCSI and networking protocols.
- Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware / software related problems.
- Thorough knowledge of technical disciplines required to support a mission-critical Windows and VMware enterprise.
- Skills include day-to-day network administration and the management of Active Directory network and servers to ensure performance and high-availability requirements of systems and services are met.
- Planning and goal setting at high and detailed levels; ability to implement technical strategy and design solutions to meet that strategy.
- Ability to solve problems independently, quickly and completely and to communicate them clearly to management.
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with IBM AS / 400 computers, SQL, Cohesity Galaxy Backup software, SharePoint, Project, and AIX.4 year College degree in a technology related field.Job Description
Systems Administration - 40% of total job
Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.Contribute to and maintain standards.Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.Systems Engineering - 20% of total job
Provide technical expertise and assist application developers in implementation, problem determination as well as system and application tuning.Perform configuration of servers in accordance with Systems Engineering standards and program documentation requirements.Provide hardware / software expertise for business applications on servers and in the storage environment.Works closely with System Architect to ensure knowledge of enterprise standards and strategies ensuring solutions are aligned with these standards and strategies.Implement, administer, secure, document and monitor Enterprise Servers, including hardware operating system, VMware, and Storage Devices.Responsible installing, supporting, securing and maintaining purchased software packages.Analyze current utilization and future growth and upgrade needs based on capacity planning information.Problem Management - 15% of total job
Provide 3rd level support, analysis, permanent documented resolutions for server and systems issues, and communicate the status of problems and resolutions to Systems Support, Help Desk and all other IT groups and customers.Backup / Recovery - 10% of total job
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted customers.Project Work - 15% of total job
Work with project teams (all levels of management and developers), determine needs and make technical recommendations to insure correct server and storage options are designed and installed.May be asked to fulfill the Project Leader roles, leading project teams, acting as a liaison role for project team and management and communicate project status to customers and project teams through the Project Management Process (PMP).Manage the design effort and provide design documentation, Identify risk and develop containment strategies and ensure deliverables are metAssist Project Owner with implementation, planning and execution.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Posted by : Pam Gates
Specialization : System Administration
