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Stu I'm surprised you would have to advertise at all. From: James Rankin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Sunbelt Needs Senior Systems Administrator I'm probably only about seven or eight hours flight from Tampa, but could you by any chance stretch to letting me work remotely and come to the office for, say, two weeks every summer? Not that I'm desperate to leave the hellhole that the UK has become or anything...... 2009/11/18 Stu Sjouwerman <[email protected]> Ideally someone not too far away from Tampa. If you are interested, please forward your resume in Microsoft Word or plain text format to [email protected]. You may also choose to fax or mail your resume to our offices, Attn: Human Resources http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/About/Careers/ Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator Department: Information Technology Date: 11/16/09 Who is Sunbelt Software? Sunbelt Software was founded in 1994 and is a fast-growing provider of endpoint and server-based security software for the enterprise, consumer and OEM markets. We protect millions of users globally against the rapidly evolving threat landscape. With advanced technology solutions for endpoint anti-malware security, email security, data retention, and malware analysis tools, Sunbelt delivers comprehensive protection for key parts of the network topology, including workstations, servers, gateway, and web proxies. GENERAL SUMMARY: The role of the Senior System Administrator is to research, design, install, administer, and optimize the company servers, networks, computers, security, server applications, services, etc. and related components to ensure the highest levels of availability, redundancy, scalability and security. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy & Planning * Develop strategies for client/server implementations; architect the infrastructure required to support those strategies. * Act as project lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; networking and topology, conduct capacity planning as needed. * Lead, coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server environment. * Coordinate and collaborate network engineering, business application, and database administration function to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate servers to meet business demands. * Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers. * Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure server security. * Assist in designing and implementing data center/server room security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms, access restrictions, and so on. Acquisition & Deployment * Conduct research on server/network hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts. * Coordinate network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to implement desktop and server systems that utilize industry best practices to meet corporate objectives. * Deploy workstations, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, routers, switches, encryption systems, and all host security systems. Operational Management * Manage all operating systems and end-user software. * Manage communications (e-mail, IM, PBX) and connection solutions, including workstation connectivity, local area networks, company Web site, intranet, and Internet applications. * Check help desk database for entries on server and server resource issues; prioritize and respond to help desk tickets as appropriate. * Serve as cornerstone for escalating server issues; provide timely response to escalations. * Perform file system configuration and management; define and perform server backups and recovery procedures. * Plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches. * Plan and implement network hardware upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches. * Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. * Manage enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure. * Perform network and security audits. * Perform and test routine system backups and restores. * Provide Web administration support by overseeing and maintaining Web server functions, such as assuring logging and metrics data are stable. * Monitor and test system and network performance and provide performance statistics and reports. * Create scripts as required. * Define and implement strategies for integrating disparate operating environments. * Recommend and execute modifications to server/network environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. * Develop and maintain training materials and server/network documentation. * Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team. EDUCATIONAL/BACKGROUND NEEDED: Minimum of 5-7 years in a midsize or larger enterprise IT environment in a senior technical analytical role. COMPUTER SKILLS * Advanced knowledge of Windows 2000/03/08 Servers, Linux/Unix, Exchange 07, SQL 05/08, IIS 6/7. * Advanced knowledge of Cisco switches, routers and firewalls. * Exceptional abilities at load-balancing and clustering, iSCSI and fibre SAN. * Advanced knowledge of VMware, Dell and HP servers. * Exceptional abilities installing, configuring, and maintaining all manners of server hardware and associated network equipment. * Strong experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, all common network protocols, and firewall management. * Strong experience with server performance tuning and monitoring tools. * Thorough knowledge of Active Directory, DCs, RODCs, Global Catalogue. * Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information. Come join an awesome team! SUMMARY OF BENEFTS The dress code is casual...shorts are even fine! :) 401(k) Qualified Retirement Plan (Eligible from start date) Our company provides employees with a 401(k) Qualified Retirement plan, which offers an excellent means of long-term savings for your retirement. Life and AD&D Insurance Sunbelt Software provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance benefit to its employees. Sunbelt Software pays 100% of employee's cost. Aetna Life Insurance Company provides the Life Insurance benefit. Long Term Disability Sunbelt Software provides a Long Term Disability (LTD) benefit its employees. Sunbelt Software pays 100% of employee's cost. Aetna Life Insurance Company provides the LTD benefit. Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance coverage is available to employees who wish to purchase additional life insurance through Aetna Life Insurance Company. Dental Plan Sunbelt Software pays a portion of the premium for the Dental benefit. Principal Life Insurance Company provides the Dental insurance. Medical Benefits Sunbelt Software offers a comprehensive medical benefits program. Aetna provides the Medical insurance. Sunbelt pays a significant portion of the employee's premium, approximately 80%. If an employee chooses dependent coverage, Sunbelt will pay approximately 50% of the premium for the employee and their dependent(s). AAE/EEOE We are a drug-free workplace. .. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ -- "On two occasions...I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question." http://raythestray.blogspot.com This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the intended recipient(s). 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