Windows Administrator

Windows Administrator

Irvine,CA

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Windows System Administrator will provide technical support to the Windows/VMware and SAN support unit(s) by participating at the design, engineering and Project Management levels.
 
The Windows System Administrator will meet with the various Project/Support teams to determine requirements and work with the Windows/VMware and SAN teams, build and support the necessary Windows/VMware and SAN systems that run and operate the business.
 
NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION:
•    Install and maintain all Windows/VMware and SAN system software, such as Operating System, device drivers, and firmware.
•    Install and maintain Windows applications, SAN and Backup software, as well as other system tools
•    Install and maintain any non-Windows OS-related systems, such as report spooling and archiving.
•    Set up, install, and maintain any time-initiated jobs as needed by the system or user applications.
•    Provide hardware and software recommendations to fulfill the needs of business and ISS initiatives.
•    Ensure back up of all system-related files for full backup and recovery capabilities.
•    Monitor overall system performance, including providing management with periodic and historical performance statistics.
•    Set up Users and Groups as required within various operating systems to control access to system resources.
•    Set up file permissions as required to control access to specific files and directories.
•    Provide second level support of daily activities of the Windows/VMware/SAN environment in conjunction with Data Center Operations (DCO).
•    Provide management with performance and measurement statistics for planning and reporting purposes.

Desired Skills and Experience
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES (SKILLS & ABILITIES)
•    Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related job experience, or minimum eight years experience in information systems; minimum 5 years Windows/VMware/SAN Systems and Client Server systems experience.
•    Expertise with Microsoft Operating Systems
•    Expertise with various Networking protocols, tools and processes
•    Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills and team oriented attitude.