Systems Administrator

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We are searching for a Windows System Administrator with in-depth knowledge of SCOM and current technologies required to support an evolving business environment and skill in meeting requirements and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Candidate must have extensive experience with SCOM and Microsoft Server environments with emphasis on configuration, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting servers in the operation of an SLA.The System Administrator position oversees the installation, configuration and maintenance of networked information systems Strong understanding of other infrastructure components such as: Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, Citrix, VMware, storage solutions, Main Frame and security. Expert level skills in advanced engineering and administration of Microsoft Server 2008, WAN technologies, firewalls, packet analyzers, Server security devices, VPNs, and network management systems. Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with Operations, Support and Engineering resources. Excellent troubleshooting, problem management, communication, and written documentation skills. Highly desirable candidates will also have several, but not necessarily all, of the following: 4 year degree in Technology or equivalent professional experience; Appropriate Micro Soft certification; Knowledge of regulatory requirements; Experience administering a disaster recovery plan and in a data center environment. Experience working with server management tool. Experience working with high-availability configurations and scripting for automatic generation of configurations. Experience with remote access solutions such as SCCM and load balancers.
Job Requirements :
Education requirements
: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience requirements
: Minimum of six years of “hands-on” successful IT Networking experience with projects ranging from $500K to $5M in value. Must possess strong technology insight and experience implementing maintenance strategy with integration across multiple technologies. Hands-on experience in building and/or deploying systems across Service-oriented Architecture including applications, network hardware components and network security. · Experience installing, configuring, maintaining network services, equipment and devices. · Strong analytical abilities and professional office experience needed. · Expert knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, and networking essential · Expert knowledge of network protocols including RIP, OSPF, BGP, and IPSEC · Expert knowledge of network security including filtering and access control lists, Firewalls and VPN required · Excellent written and verbal communication skills including advanced technical writing skills · Experience with network system integration, network management, and IT support such as managing user accounts, permissions and email. · Familiarity with protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, SOA, Web Services a plus · Experience with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam and Patch Management · Supports administration of servers and server clusters, and manage system back-up and restore protocol. · Supports network and computing infrastructure. Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning. · Documents network problems and resolution for future reference. · Perform troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems. · Excellent project management skills a plus · Experience with FIPS, IA and other DoD or Federal certifications a plus · Knowledge of wireless LAN and wireless broadband technology, such as 802.11, WiMax, and EVDO. Good understanding of related security technologies a plus · Candidate must be able to obtain Security Clearance Technical Skills and Requirements for Systems Administrator
· Certifications: MCSE, MCP, · Reviewing existing test and production deployment design
· Validate identified system and service monitoring requirements. · Report on any issues not meeting Microsoft best practice. · Recommend tuning of existing test and production deployments. · Making recommendations for using Microsoft SQL Management Pack and Microsoft Cluster Management Pack. · Recommend third-party management packs and configuration for monitoring non-Windows servers and VMware virtual servers. SCOM 2012 Installation
. · Create all SCOM 2012 servers (Management Servers and Gateway Servers). · Create the Data Warehouse database. · Create the Operational database. · RRB will determine the servers to which to install the agent. · Provide details about how that agent should be installed. Ensure SCOM 2012 Interoperability
· PowerShell and Consoles are functioning properly. · Monitors and collects Windows event log data. · Monitors and collects Windows performance counter data. · Monitors and collects Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) data. Network Monitoring in SCOM 2012
· Install Management rules and other components designed to monitor events, hardware, services and other item per RRB direction. · Install Management for DNS, DHCP, and print services. · Perform a discovery process that allows OpsMgr to determine what is available for it to monitor and then automatically deploy the OpsMgr agent to selected devices. · Manually install the OpsMgr agent on selected devices. · Configure SCOM for Network device discovery, monitoring and reporting · Configure SCOM to monitor processor and memory utilization and memory fragmentation. Configuration of alerts, including recommendations for:
· Alert groups. · Information to be included in alerts. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar. · Systems: Windows, Cisco Systems, UNIX, Linux, Novell · Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS · Train as necessary for in-house personnel to maintain and reconfigure equipment on occasions.
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