Systems Administrator, Intermediate

Position Summary The Intermediate Systems Administrator is primarily responsible for managing and supporting all aspects related to the system administration of the Windows/Linux server platforms.  The successful candidate must be available to work occasional evening and weekend hours and participate in the rotating after-hours on-call support schedule. Some travel will be required. Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information)•    Performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems, monitoring frameworks, firewalls, routers and third party software packages. •    Schedules installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures. •    Monitors and tunes the systems to achieve optimum performance levels.•    Ensures data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions. •    Ensures recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations. •    Develops and promotes standard operating procedures; conducts routine hardware and software audits to ensure compliance with established standards and policies and configuration guidelines. •    Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation.•    Logs and responds to all system issues, escalating as appropriate. Takes a proactive approach to minimizing production system outages and problems.•    Provides second level support to the Helpdesk and performs a variety of other related duties as assigned Education and Experience•    Community college diploma or university degree in computer science or a related discipline or equivalent on the job experience•    2-3 years of experience providing technical support in an IT environment •    Possess the appropriate industry certifications and training path•    Expert hardware knowledge of all IBM xSeries and Blade Servers and competitors equivalents.•    Experienced in use of IBM Director and Storage Manager tools.•    Experienced in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IBM SAN.•    Microsoft  certification - MSCE essential •    Experience using and configuring NT, DNS, WINS, TCP/IP, LDAP, Notes, Terminal Services. VMWare, and Web Server.•    Experienced in Backup Exec software; with a working knowledge of server based backup/recovery tools.•    Experienced in NOD32 virus software, with a working knowledge of server based virus protection tools.•    Experienced with Active Directory structure, configuration and support.•    Knowledge of Batch Scripting.•    Working knowledge of IBM Websphere and Lotus Domino desirable.•    Good understanding of Network concepts, infrastructure design, e-mail systems•    Expert knowledge on use of Microsoft Terminal Services product.•    Experience using and configuring Windows Server and Linux in a Terminal Server environment•    Experienced with Lenovo desktop/laptop hardware, TS appliances and Microsoft operating system. •    Experience with HP printer technologies.•    Experience with a broad range of application products (Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Client Access, etc.) Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes•    Excellent organizational and analytical skills•    Strong communication skills , both verbal and written•    Excellent problem solving skills•    Excellent attention to detail, able to make recommendations•    Strong interpersonal skills, able to work independently as well as part of a team•    Tactful and dependable•    Ability to write, prepare and read reports Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements •    Ability to sit for extended periods of time •    Ability to focus on computer screen and / or written materials for extended periods of time•    Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals•    Must work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely and efficient manner•    Must be able to professionally handle a variety of situations and trouble shoot as needed