Starting Pay: $40.9129 Hourly ($85,099)
After 1st Year: $42.3450 Hourly ($88,078)
After 2nd Year: $43.7951 Hourly ($91,094)
After 3rd Year: $45.3279 Hourly ($94,282)
After 4th Year: $46.9145 Hourly ($97,582)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), in the field of computer science, information sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience managing servers and SAN storage in an enterprise VMWare environment
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A minimum of 3 years managing a production server in a cloud computing environment such as Azure, Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, or similar for an enterprise employer
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One or more of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CompTIA Server+, VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV),
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certifications and other job-related trainings will be required and will change from time to time as determined by the CIO.
Must be available to respond 24/7 to address systems issues on an as needed basis when required.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs highly specialized work which includes the design, installation, administering, and optimizing of servers, storage and related components to achieve high reliability and performance. Ensures the availability of applications, configuring new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server environment. Ensures the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data, servers and backup media. Participates in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all Host hardware, software, and communication links. Leads and coordinates varying research/implementation projects utilizing proper documentation, tools, and task management skills. Must be available to respond 24x7 to address systems issues on an as needed basis when required. Works under the supervision of the Chief Information Officer or designated staff member.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
Plan, design, test, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise server and storage systems;
Implement and maintain security solutions;
Ensure that proper security practices are followed including monthly patching of software, updates to firmware and review of system logs on a daily basis.
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to configuration, processes, service records and security configuration;
Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex system problems and recommend and implement corrective actions;
Development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables;
Respond to emergency outages in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans;
Monitor the performance of managed systems to ensure proper performance and reliability;
Provide training and written documentation for support personnel (which include Help Desk, computer technicians, and trainers, internal/external customers, and management;
Manage and/or provide guidance and/or direction of subordinates;
Write technical specifications for purchase of server hardware and software products;
Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure software, products, and services;
Assist in research on relevant technology products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry;
Attend training seminars, conferences, and trade shows to broaden knowledge of current and future issues and technologies.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Highly self-motivated and directed with solid leadership skills;
Supervision of staff and ability to work well in a team environment;
Knowledge and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems;
Knowledge and configuration of Unix/Linux system administration;
Knowledge and configuration of IT Security best practices;
Knowledge and configuration of SAN systems;
Knowledge and configuration of backup and recovery systems;
Knowledge and configuration of database systems;
Knowledge and configuration of server virtualization;
Knowledge and configuration of servers and storage in a Could Computing environment;
Knowledge and experience creating Powershell scripts;
Ability to work in and remain professional in high stress environment;
Ability to conduct research across a wide range of computing issues;
Ability to analyze design and architect appropriate technology solutions;
Passion for continuous learning.
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