Senior Systems Administrator

Salary: $145000.00

We have partnered with a large nonprofit organization in the New York NY area to provide them with a Senior Systems Administrator. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Must Have Skills for the Senior Systems Administrator:

#1. 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory AD Sites and Services FSMO Roles AD Replication ADFS

#2. 8 years handson experience creating tuning and troubleshooting AD Group Policy Objects (GPO)

#3. 8 years handson experience managing internal and external DNS servers records and zones

#4. 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 400 servers)

#5. 8 years handson experience maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure

#6. 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading Windows Server and Client operating systems

#7. 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading VMware vSphere including vCenter ESXi vCenter Networking (VMKernel Adapter ISCSI Initiator Distributed Switches) and vSphere Clustering including DRS and HA.

#8. 8 years handson experience managing firewalls including troubleshooting and adjusting firewall rules

Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Administrator:

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for operating secure computing platforms and enterprise applications in the Institutes network. Responsible for operating and maintaining the Institutes enterprise systems including Windows and Linux servers and Windows network services. Deploy install upgrade and continuously improve the Institutes operating environment and maintain the ongoing reliability performance and support of the Information Technology infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments servers and network; responding to incidents problems and planning for growth. This role is also responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the Institutes computing environment. Advanced problem diagnosis and resolution required with a sharp focus on enterprise security analysis and optimizing system performance. This role responds to computer security breaches malware infections and cybersecurity threats. Implements supports and complies with the Information Security Management System security controls to protect enterprise data and IT infrastructure.

Other responsibilities include troubleshooting problems as reported by users supporting remote access and Email services while maintaining a secure environment. Deploys configures and manages infrastructure solutions based on application needs and anticipated growth deploys and configures new virtual servers and maintains the corporate information technology infrastructure. Has excellent communication skills and is able to work collaboratively with internal customers and technical colleagues. Works across all functional areas of the Institute and has a strong customer service orientation to ensure that all service requests and incidents are resolved in a professional manner. Shares expertise and provides individual training and support. Works with other technical staff and outside vendors to provide secure and reliable Information Technology services to all customers.

• Configure maintain monitor upgrade and support the VMware private cloud infrastructure in the corporate datacenter.
• Build monitor upgrade and support Windows and Linux virtual servers.
• Configure maintain monitor upgrade and support network services such as Active Directory and AD Replication DNS DHCP SMB DFSR.
• Configure maintain monitor upgrade and support Exchange onpremise and Office 365 environment.
• Maintain monitor upgrade and support the Institutes cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Manage the Institutes Disaster Recovery plan by ensuring RPO and RTO are achieved tape backups are performed on scheduled basis and offsite replication functions as expected. Execute regularly scheduled disaster recovery testing.
• Monitor database performance and recommend changes.
• Monitor and administer storage devices including SAN utilized by VMware vSphere environment.
• Support enterprisewide work initiatives and projects.
• Recommend improvements that increase system security reliability and performance.
• Create troubleshoot and maintain scripts including PowerShell and Batch scripts to automate repetitive tasks for improved reliability and efficiency.
• Provide infrastructure support for multiple developed systems and applications of medium to high complexity ensuring control integrity and accessibility.
• Work with application owners to provide support for businesscritical applications ensuring maximum uptime and reliability of revenue generating websites.
• Responsible for deploying and managing security SSL / PKI Certificates utilizing Enterprise Certificate Lifecycle Management solution.
• Manage maintain and support MFA infrastructure including escalations from service desk as well as troubleshooting configuring new SAML configurations and upgrading onpremise connectors.
• Support and comply with the Institutes Information Security Management System (ISO/IEC 27001:2013).
• Manage security awareness program.
• Participate in IT audits and cybersecurity assessments at regular intervals.
• Serve as primary point of contact with the Institutes Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage the relationship. Manage alerts from the SOC including responding researching and resolving alerts and / or incidents.
• Maintain monitor adjust troubleshoot and create rules on firewalls.
• Ensure delivery of clear and concise performance and up time reports to management on a daily basis.
• Keep current on the cybersecurity regulatory and threat landscapes.
• Perform upgrades patches and updates to production applications and servers.
• Provide technical assistance to members of the IT Department.
• Prepare project plans implementation scheduling and coordinate new site installations.
• Document system and network infrastructure and application processes and configurations.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Attend / complete assigned information security training by the designated completion date.
• Read and adhere to published ISMS policies and procedures.
• Report timely any observed violations of ISMS policy or known encroachments on information security to your department leader and / or the Information Technology Department.

Requirements of the Senior Systems Administrator:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering plus eight years experience
• 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory AD Sites and Services FSMO Roles AD Replication ADFS
• 8 years handson experience creating tuning and troubleshooting AD Group Policy Objects (GPO)
• 8 years handson experience managing internal and external DNS servers records and zones
• 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 400 servers)
• 8 years handson experience maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure
• 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading Windows Server and Client operating systems
• 8 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading VMware vSphere including vCenter ESXi vCenter Networking (VMKernel Adapter ISCSI Initiator Distributed Switches) and vSphere Clustering including DRS and HA.
• 8 years handson experience managing firewalls including troubleshooting and adjusting firewall rules
• 5 years handson experience with PowerShell including PowerCLI and AD Administration.
• 5 years handson experience deploying administering and upgrading a VMware Horizon View cloud desktop environment
• 3 years handson experience maintaining VMware Horizon View cloud desktop environment
• 2 years handson experience administering public cloud environments
• VMware Microsoft Windows and Cisco Systems certifications desired

Other Qualifications for the Senior System Administrator:

• Demonstrated ability to take on a lead role coordinating projects
• Expert knowledge of VMware in a large environment with strong knowledge of VMware Clustering configuration and management
• Indepth understanding of network security and access control
• Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP including packetlevel traffic analysis
• Cisco switches and router (Strong Knowledge Required) Pure storage systems
• Knowledge of administering Palo Alto Firewalls Arista switches
• Strong security analysis skills and experience with SIEM and Vulnerability Management solutions
• Creative problemsolving skills
• Must be a selfstarter with desire to excel and broaden the scope of experience and knowledge in infrastructure design
• Strong verbal written and interpersonal skills
• Occasional travel to datacenter and other offices as needed

Other Key Requirements

• 100% onsite inoffice role.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No CorptoCorp.

Benefits of the Senior Systems Administrator Senior Systems Administrator:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401 (k) Profit Sharing

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