Level 2 Windows Systems Administrator

eXcell

  • Louisville, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
As part of a leading IT managed services specialist with more than 12,000 associates worldwide, we rely on the personal relationships we build with our consultants and the clients who depend on them. Join the team.Our client is currently seeking a Level 2 Windows Systems Administrator to join their team onsite in Louisville, KY. Virtual desktop and application management and troubleshooting of complex issues highly desired but not required for this role.Duties and Responsibilities:Deploy, monitor, and manage hybrid data center compute resourcesFocus on Windows, Unix, or both operating systems, as well as basic interactions and management of established cloud technology back-ends such as AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Servers, Hyper-V, and VMWare Hybrid ArchitecturesImplement security and compliance patching activities for server equipment, thus ensuring the data and computing resources are secured and in stable conditionDeploy packages and / or patches through SCCM and / or WSUS to server and / or workstation target collectionsProvide feedback to Knowledge Management Practice owner for work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures; assist with knowledge creationEscalate complex issues to senior systems administratorsInterface with technology vendors to solve complex challengesPerform Active Directory activities such as creating, modifying, and deleting objects, and / or security access for messaging systems, databases, and web applicationsParticipate in major incident calls as first line of responseMonitors work pipelines in ServiceNow as well as email and hotline for incoming or pending Incidents, Requests, and Change tasksManage workloads and ensure defined metrics are met dailyMonitor hardware and hosted software performance, firmware versions and security compliance, as suggested by senior technical teams and vendor recommendationsEngage hardware vendor to replace hardware when needed and deploy OS and firmware patches by following organizational change enablement standardsPerform Active Directory object creation, updates, retirements, migration, and access control management tasksResolve any reported incidents and participate in troubleshooting calls with the incident management team as well as client technical groupsRecommend changes to procedures which result in operational optimizationSkills and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred in computer Science or equivalent experienceMinimum 3+ years of experience in related fieldDatacenter experience or senior Desktop support experienceClient / Dell server certifications or any other server certificationsMicrosoft certificationsTechnical Competencies inVMWare vCenterMicrosoft 365Active Directory, Microsoft Group PolicySCCM, WSUSWindows and / or Linux-based server operating systemsClient / Dell physical server knowledge * Some AD administration experience - Active DirectoryGroup policy / group object experienceUnderstanding of Network Topologies Transfer protocolsMicrosoft Office products knowledgeAble to effectively communicate orally and in writing technical informationAble to operate effectively in a team environment, coordinate efforts with other team membersAble to anticipate, identify, and resolve problemsAble to operate independentlyAble to operate under tight deadlines and manage one's timeFull COVID-19 vaccination may be required.We offer a comprehensive benefit package that you can elect into including but not limited to: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), 401k, Basic Life/AD&D, Supplemental Insurances Plans, Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holiday, Paid Sick Leave plan, FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits, Employee Discounts.W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. ** ™ Supports Equal Employment Opportunity** ™, a division of CompuCom® Systems, Inc., a global company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit .#INDEXL

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