Senior System Administrator

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, install and configure internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls.

• Proactively manage and maintain server, network and firewall systems

• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix and VMware technologies

• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans

• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment

• Define and document best practices and support procedures

• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance

• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation

• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies

• Carry out special tasks at Management's direction

• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Requirements: • Bachelors degree in computer science (or related area) preferred. • Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired. • Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2003/2008) /desktop Operating Systems (XP/7) • Managing in excess of 50 Windows Server infrastructure • Managing deployments/rollouts • Managing large scale Citrix/2X/Terminal Server installations • Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server • A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking • Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional -CCNA/ CCNP MCITP Server • Group Policy design and configuration • Microsoft IIS administration and configuration • Migration of Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 • Linux/UNIX administration • Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration • Ability to troubleshoot network issues including back bone infrastructure issues • LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Q trunks) • Strong communication and documentation skills • Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment • Must be organized and have the ability to manage projects of varying length • Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently • Must be a team player