*Only for W2 candidates, C2C will not work
Job Title: Windows System Administrator
Location: San Francisco, CA, Hybrid
Duration: 6 months (with high potential for extension)
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.
- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
- Support multiple networks; ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary.
- Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
- Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
- Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
- Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
- Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
- Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
- Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
- Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
- Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
- Server management experience and Windows domain architecture experience.
- Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
- Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
- VMWare experience with current version.
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
- Rudimentary Scripting experience.
- Experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
This contract position offers good possibilities for extension, depending on the client's needs, budget, and your performance.
