This position is responsible for the administration, analysis, design, implementation, support, and troubleshooting of the Windows server and storage system environment, with focus on NetApp and EMC storage systems.

• Performs expert level server administration functions, including configuring, installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware and operating systems.
• Plans, implements, and supports changes to the Windows server and storage/network systems, particularly as it pertains to the NetApp and EMC SAN/NAS, and Virtual infrastructure
• Collaborates with User Support to provide Level II and III troubleshooting in support of technical solutions
• Work closely with Enterprise DBA and Application Support personnel on projects and issue resolution
• Performs System Administration duties such as creating new accounts, making changes, and maintaining lists, and performing backups, etc.
• Provides detailed documentation and procedures for all solutions.
• Identifies and explores new technologies and best practices that could advance the infrastructure to improve performance, reliability and availability, especially focusing on Exchange, VMware, and Enterprise Databases
• Leads medium-to-large scale tasks or small-to-medium projects efficiently, on time and within budget, using appropriate resources of time, funds and person.
• Develop and maintain IT liaison relationship with functional departments and key users and vendors
• Simplifies technical jargon so that it is easily understood by the audience

• Advanced storage system administration experience (SAN/NAS, Brocade/NetApp/EMC)
• Strong Windows Server Operating System implementation and administration skills (Server 2003/2008)
• Experience in design, implementation and administration of Enterprise VMware virtualization solutions and infrastructures (vCenter, ESX, HA Clusters, VDI/View)
• Experience with Enterprise Backup and Recovery solutions (Symantec NetBackup)
• Experience with the configuration/administration of BladeCenter/System technologies (HP, IBM)
• Strong Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS Administration skills.
• Experience supporting and maintaining an Enterprise Level IT Data Center (Racking, HVAC, Power, UPS, Cabling)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP Protocol.
• Expert troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Highly organized self-starter with an eye for detail who can maintain multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
• Entrepreneurial, flexible attitude with ability to work well in ambiguous, changing situations and reprioritize work accordingly
• Function independently with minimal direction to drive a project to execution
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills (verbal and written)
• A sustained ability to execute on critical projects with accelerated schedules and manage demands with frequent changes or delays.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to work long (sometimes odd) hours.

• Bachelor s Degree and/or eight to ten years demonstrated technical experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• Candidates must have eight to 10 years in Systems and Network Administration and demonstrated experience with administration of Microsoft Active Directory, VMware, SAN/NAS platforms, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 Servers