About this role
The Server Administrator is responsible for maintaining, securing, and supporting the organization's server infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of business-critical systems. This role manages Windows server environments, virtualization platforms, backups, and core infrastructure services. Experience with Linux systems is a plus but not required.
Essential Responsibilities
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server operating systems and related infrastructure.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core enterprise services.
• Manage virtual environments using VMware vSphere.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal operations.
• Implement server patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot server, storage, operating system, and infrastructure issues.
• Maintain system documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with network, security, application, and support teams on projects and operational initiatives.
• Participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance activities as required. Participates in a 24 x 7 on call rotation.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of experience administering enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of server hardware, storage systems, networking fundamentals, and backup solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience administering Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or SUSE.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Bash, or other automation and scripting tools.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, or CompTIA Server+.
Core Competencies
• Server Administration and Support
• Virtualization
• Active Directory and Infrastructure Services
• Security and Patch Management
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Automation and Scripting
• Customer Service and Team Collaboration
*This is an on-site position
* Must reside within the market area to be considered.
*Position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant US based experience.
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