Windows Admin

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• This requisition requires onsite in-person (at The Server Farm) first round interviews only.***
• Client would prefer candidates local to the Harrisburg, PA Area.***
• Do not resubmit candidates from slightly similarly and previously past released req #s 589687 & 589689.***
• The individual will need to physically report to The Server Farm in Harrisburg, PA in order for first day processing, possible badging and to pick up commonwealth-issued equipment.***
• For this position the individual will work from home four days a week and will come to the office one day a week (staff normally comes in on Wednesdays).***
  
  

In-person interview is needed. Onsite from day 1

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Duration: 12+ months

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor all network, security and computer systems to meet the organization's current and future requirements

Responsible for management, maintenance and architecture of storage, virtualized environment, servers, network devices, and productivity tools

Monitor systems and identify performance issues proactively

Work within strict time frames and elevate incidents within defined timeframes

Test all changes to networks, hardware, software, and hosted applications

Deploy application code through development lifecycle in coordination with development teams

Monitors service delivery compliance to budget, quality standards and customer and business stakeholder requirements

Cater to doing infrastructure coordination related to design and setup activities at different stages of a project

Work with various vendors and service providers to ensure productive environment

Resolve issues and prepare status reviews and reports

Professionally represent the infrastructure team as a technical consultant on projects.

Maintain the necessary project plans and documentation of all system builds and modifications

Interact and coordinate with vendors, suppliers, distributors and contract consultants

Maintain a good working knowledge of current infrastructure and future trends

Maintain good working relationships with all service providers and vendor to ensure that services received meet expected requirements of contract

Determines server sizing and configuration, printer configuration, bandwidth analysis and capacity planning.

Assists in the development of configuration standards.

Installs/configures servers and server software/drivers.

Monitors the availability of updates/upgrades to all server hardware, tests and installs updates/upgrades.

Performs Network Management functions using various management and monitoring tools available including sophisticated network management systems.

Develops procedures and scripts for Service Desk.

Places service calls for servers, network equipment and UPS's.

Work with PennDOT and OA partners and employees including IT coordinators in deployment activities.

Attend meetings with PennDOT and OA developers, users, and partners.

Proactively plans for business continuity and disaster avoidance.

Creates/updates disaster recovery plans.

Participates in disaster recovery drills.

Provide all required information to assure a complete and accurate equipment inventory.

Unpack/pack computer equipment.

Perform related duties as required.

Competencies And Experience

Solid technical background in a client/server environment including infrastructure networks, hardware, software, and telecommunications

Good knowledge of security as it relates to network and server infrastructure

Experience using automated monitoring tools

Ability to identify incident trends to elevate incidents in accordance with standard protocols

Able to gather relevant information systematically to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Ability to analyze network packet captures

Experience with distributed web application hosting

Experience with Microsoft clustering technologies

Experience with multi domain Active Directory forests

Ability to work in a team environment

Good analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Good attention to detail, testing and documentation

Knowledge of ITIL and industry best practices

Strong virtualization experience using VMWare vSphere

Ability to maintain good working relationships with third party service providers and vendors

Strong oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent as well as a minimum of 3 years' experience or Associates degree in computer science or related field and 8 years' experience.
• . Specific knowledge required in the following areas:
• Microsoft Server Operating Systems, MS IIS, VMware vSphere.
• In-depth knowledge of PC operations, printer operations, file server operations, print server operations, and network operations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Windows products, personal computer software set up and installation, PC connectivity products and PC hardware connectivity.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture technologies including load balancing, DNS, and certificates
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)
• Demonstrated ability to establish and meet work schedules within limited time frames and under tight deadlines and a willingness to work off hours as the need arises in support of changes to the LANs and WANs.
• Effective verbal communication skills are required to work with all levels of the organization including management, vendors, and various PennDOT personnel. Effective writing skills are required to document work performed.
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills required including ability to work effectively in a team environment. High level of proficiency in effective problem solving required.
  
  

Skills Needed

Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems Required 8 Years

MS Clustering Required 5 Years

Microsoft IIS Required 4 Years

VMWare vSphere Highly desired 5 Years

Azure Highly desired 3 Years

Linux Highly desired 3 Years