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Senior System Administrator

ITASCA-60143, IL, US
01/12/2017

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Required Skills

Active Directory

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Purpose:

Responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical enterprise systems.

Serves as a technical expert in the area of system administration for complex operating systems as well as Level 3 escalation point for critical business impacting issues.

Recommends the design and configuration of operating systems and system applications.

Investigates and analyzes feasibility of system requirements and develops system specifications.

Identifies methods, solutions, and provides project leadership and management in order to provide a high level of service to the business.

Major Responsibilities:

Implement, test, and maintain technical controls, processes, and documentation supporting all compliance and information security policies and practices for all network, systems, and applications areas.

Cloud architecture and operations management

Configure, monitor, and maintain network switches, firewalls, and load balancers as necessary to ensure the performance of the entire network, including appropriate data cabling.

Manage Active Directory environment, including design and management of DNS and DHCP.

Perform audits and validity tests as needed to assure recoverable backups.

Perform server hardware and software installations, upgrades, patches, service packs, as necessary.

Monitor server hardware and applications for continuous uptime.

Configure, monitor, and maintain wireless networks.

Monitor and maintain enterprise anti-virus system. Perform upgrades as necessary.

Ensure protection from latest threats and vulnerabilities. Monitor and maintain web security proxy.

Provide reports and perform audits as necessary.

Assess and recommend architectural designs/changes in response to business or technical
drivers.

Actively participate in the planning, design, and implementation of server operating system configurations, network infrastructure, and related hardware.

Provide third-tier technical support to support services staff.

Position Requirements And Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other relevant field or equivalent combination of related training and experience required.

Microsoft MCSE and/or CCNA, CCNP certification or equivalent highly preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience providing primary network system administration/engineering support for comparable-sized organization(s).

Experience with managing Active Directory, MS Exchange administration, SQL,
backup/recovery, security, video conferencing, SAN/NAS, network troubleshooting, terminal server, Citrix, IP video.

Experience with CISCO network switches, wireless access points/controllers, firewalls, VPN, VoIP, unified communications.

Familiarity with network diagnostic devices and application software preferred but not required.

Ability to work independently and with a team.

Must maintain confidentiality of information and respect customer privacy.

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to effectively resolve problems in a timely manner.

Third Party Applications Not Accepted