Systems Administrator - Full-time / Part-time

Systems Administrator

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Job Overview:
The Senior Server Administrator works without appreciable supervision as a part of the Product Technology team

- Oversees, operates and coordinates large multi-tier systems, typically operational 24x7 basis with global users, and typically comprised of multiple technologies. Integrates multiple Information Technology (IT) technologies for delivery of system services.
- Executes activities relating to the operation and maintenance of computer systems including monitoring, backups, installation, configuration and operation of new and existing IT equipment. Work requires the application of technical as well as business principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study.
- Implements IT specific policies, standards and procedures to accomplish assignments and resolves a broad range of issues and problems.
- Performs special assignments and projects as directed. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and
appropriateness.
- Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status to manager.
- Assures that quality of services meets requirements.
- Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise.


Job Duties:
Oversees, operates and maintains existing IT asset monitoring systems and their components. Utilizes monitoring systems to monitor complex heterogeneous IT assets including servers, operating systems, software, and other IT services as required.
Monitors and acts, as necessary, to ensure correct monitoring system problem detection and minimize business interruption from IT systems. Follows established checklists, Departmental Work Instructions (DWI's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and complies with other related policies and procedures.
Executes operational and support tasks; completes associated ticket and status reporting. Completes change requests, incident reports, checklists and other documentation as required. Writes and creates departmental DWI, policy, and procedures as directed. Assist with compliance audits as required. Generates and interprets historical monitoring reports, including alert, outage, bandwidth, and performance reports.
Creates dashboards and necessary reports as required
Drafts proposals and/or papers, acts as a vendor liaison, and conducts presentations to customer or client audiences as well as professional peers. Designs/implements server environments including Virtualization
Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise as well as knowledge of the company's products, markets, objectives, and industry trends. Maintains an extensive and in-depth knowledge of existing and upcoming developments within the IT field through literature, journals, associations, and by attending conferences. Assists in Networking administrative work such as F5s, Dell and Cisco switches and ASA Firewalls
Assists in Server and Storage administrative work such as Linux/Windows servers and Dell and NetApp storage.
Works with considerable latitude in determining operational objectives, reports on status of reaching those objectives.
Works with management to ensure that all appropriate budget and cost containment policies are adhered to.
Establish trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
Provide effective written and verbal communications.
Other duties as assigned.

Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)