Server Administrator

Vista Technical Services, LLC. (VTS) is seeking a Server Administrator.  

JOB DEFINITION: The Server Administrator’s role is to ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. Manages network folder/file permissions to ensure data integrity. Maintains AD structure and creates domain accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Manage servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.

•    Manage security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.

•    Manage all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, and UPSs.

•    Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

•    Ensure network connectivity of all workstations.

•    Administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.

•    Perform network design and capacity planning.

•    Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.

•    Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

•    Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.

•    Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

•    Establish service level agreements with end users.

•    Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.

•    Perform server and security audits.

•    Perform system backups and recovery.

•    Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.

•    Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.

•    Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

•    College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.

•    Certifications per DoD certification policy.

•    Working technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including MS Windows.

•    Extensive application support experience with Microsoft Office products.

•    Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards.

•    Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience.

•    Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

•    Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

•    Strong written and oral communication skills.

•    Strong interpersonal skills.

•    Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.

•    Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

•    Highly self-motivated and directed.

•    Keen attention to detail.

•    Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•    Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

•    Strong customer service orientation.

•    Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

•    Self-motivated to learn, troubleshoot, and complete project.

•    milCloud experience.

•    Azure SQL Server

•    General experience with server class equipment.

o Dell Servers

o HP Servers

o Storage Area Networks

§    Fiber Channel

§    ISCSI

•    Ability to Add/Remove/Replace Hardware or Software.

•    Required Software Knowledge but not limited to the following.

o Windows Server

§    Install, configure, and troubleshoot.

§    Internet Information Services

How to install and configure.

How to add/remove and manage sites

o Microsoft SQL

§    Install, configure, and troubleshoot.

o System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

§    Collections

Create and delete. Add/Remove machines.

§    Packages

Create, configure, and delete.

§    Advertisements

Create, configure, and delete.

§    Software Update Point

How to deploy updates through SCCM

§    Reporting

General Knowledge on how to create reports in SCCM.

o Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

§    Install, configure, and manage updates.

o  General understanding of virtual hardware.

§    How to create, configure, and deploy new virtual machines.

§    How to convert physical machines to virtual machine.

§    General understanding of vCenter Server.

o Active Directory