Senior Systems Administrator

Main Activities

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 and complex Applications.
Recommends the redesign 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 users of the department. Performs full supervision of Operations staff

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the company host computers by
  monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair.
  Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are
  properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and
  software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.

• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom
  scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. Trains
  technical staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or
  acquired.

• Performs troubleshooting as required. As such, leads problem-solving
  efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or
  organizations.
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  Good Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2013 DAG Infrastructure,
  Microsoft SharePoint, 2010 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012
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  Good Knowledge of Networking and Cisco Technologies
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  Establishes, maintains and manages users Active Directory accounts.
  Installs, modifies and maintains systems and utility software on server
  computer systems. Provides server support related to other software.
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  Establishes guidelines and methods for the installation and management
  of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, switches, tape
  libraries and other components.
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  Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission
  critical host computer resources
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  Develops procedures to maintain security and protect systems from
  unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse.
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  Develops procedures, programs and documentation for backup and
  restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
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  Implement and Maintain a PCI DSS Standard for the Server/Network and
  Telecommunication Infrastructure

Required Profiles and Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Information Technology/Information Systems or related
discipline.

A minimum of 3 years work experience in complex systems design, programming
and systems software and support.

MCSE Certifications will be a definite advantage

Good Knowledge of Microsoft 2012 Server operating systems; current equipment
and technologies in use; Microsoft system administration, enterprise backup and
recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools; effective project
management techniques; principles and practices of effective management and
supervision.

Ability to: Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and to
configure systems to be consistent with PCI DSS Standard; communicate
technical/complex information both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain
cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility; perform multiple tasks
concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively.