Sr. Server Administrator - Columbus, United States - Abacus Technology

Description

This is a job for a Sr. Server Administrator position with the company located in the Columbus, MS area.


Responsibilities:
Install, configure, administer, support, and maintain both physical and virtual server infrastructure, including associated hardware.

Implement best practices to identify and recommend system functional specifications, enhancing or automating current functions and actions, and performing backup and recovery of servers and data.

Provide operation and maintenance (O&M) support for unclassified/classified server infrastructure as well as server and desktop-based software applications. Configure/maintain various types of servers (file, print, backup, web/IIS, SQL database). Perform data backup and recovery and provide input for business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Identify and repair hardware and network connectivity issues. Assist in testing and deployment of new applications and systems. Utilize ITIL best practices to enhance and optimize the services provided to end users. Coordinate with multiple levels of support teams to resolve customer incidents/problems, fulfill service requests, and institute continuous improvement initiatives. Develop Powershell scripts to enhance/automate requests/requirements; push updates/patches. Implement DISA STIGs for all servers. Develop technical solutions with team members and work to influence members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches. Act as the team lead and provide coaching and review the work of lower-level technical staff. Assist in the professional and technical development of the team.


Qualification:

5+ years' experience with Microsoft System Server Administration in an enterprise environment including at least 4 years in a lead role.

Must be Security+ CE certified.

Must hold one of the following certifications or be able to obtain within six months:
Server+; MCSA/MCSE Server 2016/2019 or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or Nutanix Certified Associate or Professional. Experience implementing and sustaining a virtual server infrastructure such as Nutanix or VMWare. Experience with security best practices and management as it relates to servers, network, and firewalls. Able to provide Tier 2 assistance to help desk technicians and customers. Knowledge of network traffic and routing as it pertains to servers.


Experience with the following desired:
Nutanix AHV/Acropolis; VMware ESXi/vSphere; MECM/SCCM/PDQ; Windows Deployment Server/PXE Boot imaging; and Powershell. Familiarity with DISA/DoD/AF regulations, instructions, and guidance desired. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
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