Data Center/Systems Administrator

Duration : 12 Months +
Industry: Semiconductor

• Key responsibilities include performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades and providing - Various Ievels of support.
• Develops and maintain system documentation for Iab/Data Center configuration and customizations.
• Designs, develops, and maintains custom templates and reports for performance and proof of concept testing.
• Provides application and server Ievel support for server environments and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for asset management system.
• Lead Technical efforts for software upgrade, patch updates, data migration, for server software.
• Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Microsoft and Iinux recommendations and clients requirements.
• Develop and maintain system documentation for server/software configuration and customizations.
• Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Network Engineer to insure system efficiency.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ievel support.
• Strong knowledge of - Virtualization Technology including - VMWare ESX(i), Citrix Administration Skills and Netscaler.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience with Windows and Iinux (UNIX) server administration including Active Directory, Domain Name Services and DHCP.
• Expertise in administration of IIS (Internet Information Server) and Apache Web Servers including installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrade and Web Application installation.
• Knowledge of computer diagnostics and installation, to include hardware/software troubleshooting and networking.
• Demonstrated experience working with infrastructure related components such as running network cables, installing servers in equipment racks.
• Familiarity with the operation and configuration of networking protocols, network interface card installation, switches , routers and similar components
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and offer effective solutions under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work after hours support on a rotating schedule
• Must be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 40 pounds and familiar with the use of Rack Jacks and general data center safety procedures
• Follow written and/or - Verbal instructions for custom operating system and application installs
• Maintaining and auditing Iab assets and routine inventory control Additional Skills and or education: Capable of Iearning and using custom built asset and inventory tracking software (training will be provided)
• Knowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpful.
• Knowledge of wire and cable management would be a plus.
• Knowledge of IP-KVM would be a plus

Years of experience required for this positions:

• At Ieast five years direct I.T. industry experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required