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shveta@parkcom.comWe are helping one of our Key Direct Client which is a Fortune 150 firm find a "Windows system Administrator"
Please send me an updated resume in Word to"shveta@parkcom.com" and call me at 510-353-1700*227 for this Urgent Direct Client W2 position in the Sunnyvale, CA
Job Title:- Windows System Admin
The client is currently seeking a Lead Windows System Administrator to work in its Sunnyvale, CA headquarters. The Lead will work with existing system/storage administration, network support, and other IT personnel to deal with day-to-day issues and to plan upgrades and other projects. Teamwork is essential in this small group as well with cross-functional teams.
As a Lead Windows System Administrator, you will provide technical management for the System Administrators on staff and vendors/contractors as required.
Primary responsibilities:
• Provide global technical oversight and senior level operational support of Production/QA/Development corporate infrastructures.
• Manage and monitor corporate computing infrastructure operational tasks and issues among Systems Administrators in India and remote all US locations, ensuring high availability.
• Manage and maintain windows servers including but not limited to Microsoft AD, Exchange 2007, Enterprise Vault, MS SQL, OCS, logging/compliance, discovery servers, etc.
• Provide 3rd level escalation support for desktops.
• Plan and coordinate upgrades, maintenance, and installations of existing and new computing infrastructure.
• Manage and support system management and monitoring tools (HP Openview Operations, OVPI, BAC/Sitescope, Server Automation, etc.).
• Manage and execute on projects within the team and cross-functionally.
• Tune system performance.
• Perform root cause analysis to resolve issues quickly in a complex IT environment.
• Analyze capacity reports/ system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
• Perform routine audits and capacity planning of systems and software.
• Perform backups.
• Manage data centers world-wide.
• Ensure SOX controls are followed and reports provided on quarterly basis.
• Ensure high availability and security by updating and patching systems.
• Evaluate, pilot, implement, integrate, and roll-out new solutions into existing data center environments.
• Support remote sites' systems needs.
• Participate and support IT Business Application and Customer Services groups' projects besides working on other infrastructure areas.
• Update infrastructure technology strategies by staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
• Evaluate and manage vendors and contracts within budget.
• Design systems to Business Continuity requirements, ensure run books and system documentation are up-to-date to for support and business continuity needs.
• Provide budgeting input and create purchase requests for projects, maintenance, capital, and expenses.
• Follow policies and procedures including those for ITIL incident, problem, change, and release management.
• Train team, global service desk members, and users as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by manager.
• Be able to respond to issues nights and weekends as needed, requiring carrying PDA 24/7.
Other responsibilities:
• Support NetApp SAN/NAS storage and VMware ESX infrastructure.
• Manage external email gateways.
• Manage backup, print, KVM/terminal servers.
Requirements:
Ability and experience with building highly available, robust, manageable, and secure solutions is a must.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows server administration.
• Strong working knowledge of email administration.
• Strong working knowledge of system performance and capacity management, including MS SQL in physical and virtualized environment.
• Strong working knowledge of VMware ESX environment.
• Strong working knowledge of security and system best practices.
• Working knowledge of enterprise storage infrastructure.
• Understanding of integration points and business continuity considerations.
• Organized and being detail oriented with high initiative.
• Strong communication skills (written and presentations).
• Ability to write and improve policies and procedures as necessary.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Experienced with building out a site.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Experience in a heterogeneous, enterprise environment.
• Linux, networking, and other related skills are highly desirable.
• Ability to travel to other locations (both domestic and international) as needed, sometimes on short notice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS or better in Computer Science or related field required
• 7 or more years experience working in Windows system administration.
• 2 or more years experience in a lead role.
• Microsoft server certifications are desirable.
• Apple computer experience is desirable.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration:- 3+ months (Contract to hire)
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