Senior System Administrator

Company: Pathways Consulting
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

What you will be doing:* Analyzing organization's needs, conducting technical research, and implementing appropriate solutions to meet needs and comply with department standards* Ensuring high availability of all critical applications and servers while meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLA)* Architecting and migrating scalable, secure, and stable applications to the cloud and serving as the subject matter expert resource for service delivery areas* Reviewing, modifying, developing, and adapting security policies based on challenges posed by a multi-tenant public cloud* Managing the overall execution of projects by serving as the technical lead and subject matter expert and being accountable for the project outcome* Rapidly responding to patch management requirements by assessing risk, devising plans, and executing plans to all servers, server components, and other devices* Establishing and validating full functionality of enterprise backup and disaster recovery environment for critical business applications* Managing backup and recovery operations for multiple datacenters* Working closely with technical teams to detect network faults and performance issues and proactively implement monitoring services and alerts to prevent future occurrences* Maintaining highly secured systems through proper configuration and system access monitoring* Developing and maintaining technical documentation* Participating in 24x7 on call rotation* Performing special projects and other duties as assigned by management* Communicating and problem-solving daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, often in combination with travel* Other skills related to building a career in systems administration!Job Requirements:The education and experience we're looking for:* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience* 5+ years of relevant experience in Windows Systems Administration and support of Active Directory in a multi-site environment including hands-on responsibilities for enterprise level systems architecture in environments with 500 or more employees* 5 + years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting Windows 2012-2019 server operating systems* 5 + years of experience administering Exchange Server, with expert proficiency in secure messaging solutions* 5 + years of hands-on experience deploying and managing VMware vSphere virtual technology* 5 + years of experience with SQL Server, including management of availability groups, database replication, and clustering* 5+ years of demonstrated experience configuring and maintaining Office 365 workloads such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Exchange, and Skype for Business* 3 + years of experience managing SANs, with NetApp experience preferred* 3 + years of experience planning and executing projects including migrations, upgrades, and new implementations* Demonstrated experience with automation using PowerShell scripting* Demonstrated experience using monitoring/manage software such as Solarwinds or ManageEngine to augment IT system operations and storage utilization* Experience configuring and managing secure infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD* Highly proficient in developing and maintaining custom PowerShell scripts* Experience with Cisco IronPort, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Box, Duo 2FA, SharePoint, Citrix, Commvault, and Microsoft SCCM a plus* Information technology certifications such as MCSE, MCSD, ITIL VCP preferredWhat skills you should have:* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization's workforce while maintaining appropriate confidentiality* Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, perform under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations* Ability to resolve complex problems using analytical skills, technical expertise, or research and deliver innovative cost-effective solutions* Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical personnel* Must possess a high degree of integrity and trust, along with the ability to work independently* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate highly technical information to non-technical audiences* Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation including diagrams, procedures, and configuration management documents* Strong customer service skills with a focus on delivering the best possible outcome for the business and all customers* Ability to manage time well with changing priorities to meet or exceed customer and management expectations* Strong business acumen and focus in daily activities, with an attention to detail* Knowledge and application of best practices of ITIL framework* This position periodically requires being on-call outside of normal business hours to support service issues and emergency or maintenance tasks* Must be able to travel up to 20%* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 60 lbs* Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes* Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

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