System Administrator

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The Network Administrator’s role is to manage and tune in-house computer software systems and network connections to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. This individual is responsible for all of Ventureforth’s servers, switches, firewall and networking infrastructure and components. Network Administrator will also coordinate contractors and vendors supplying hosted or project-based solutions. Position will also provide desktop support backup, as needed.
Responsibilities include:
Deploy servers, firewalls, encryption systems, and all host security systems.
Manage connectivity including local area networks, intranet, and web-based applications.
Ensure the integrity and security of enterprise data on host computers, multiple databases, and during data transfer in accordance to business needs and industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
Perform network and security audits.
Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware and software problems on servers.
Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
Analyze system, server, application and network performance. Report on trending, areas of risk and capacity management.
Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations, and/or purchases.
Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts.
Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for system administration.
Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
Proven installation & support experience with network, PC, and platform operating systems, including: Windows Server 2000-2008
Linux (Oracle Enterprise, RedHat and CentOS), command line required
SQL Server 2008/2012
Windows XP/7
Extensive application support experience with: VMware (ESXi 4 Enterprise, vCenter Server, LabManager)
Database management (Oracle, SQL)
Active Directory
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Citrix Xen Desktop Enterprise – a plus
ArcServe Backup vR16 – a plus
Oracle E-Business Suite - a plus (maintenance of database & application components)
PeopleSoft – a plus (maintenance of database & application components)
Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards, including: CheckPoint UTM-1 270 firewall
Dell Power Connect Layer 3 switches
Dell R610 and other assorted Dell servers
Dell EqualLogic PS 4000 iSCSI storage
Dell MD 3000 direct attached storage
3Com Wireless manager
Strong knowledge of local area network administration.
Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience including laptop repair.
Experience with data management.
Scripting experience a plus.
Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years network administration
Bachelors’ degree or formal technical training and equivalent proven business experience
Carol Velasquez
Ventureforth
2323 Perimeter Park Drive
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
Web: ****

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