Job Description

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

• Perform a wide range of network administration duties including installations, debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support for Cisco, Juniper, HP, Palo Alto, and Extreme network equipment.

• 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

• Evaluate, test, and deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the networking infrastructure.

• Proactive monitoring of all network devices, services, and servers using a combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLA’s.

• Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans.

• Interface with vendors for procurement & maintenance of all IT infrastructures.

• Research, evaluate and recommend technologies to support business requirements.

• Rigorously create and maintain documentation for all processes and procedures.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related area) preferred.

• Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (200x/2016) /desktop Operating Systems (XP/10)

• Managing in excess of 100 Windows Server infrastructure

• Managing deployments/rollouts

• Managing large scale Citrix Server installations

• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX

• 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 including Exchange 2010

• Linux 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

• 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