Network Administrator Chicago, IL
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties) Server/Network Administration Administer and maintain the Windows Active Directory (AD) domain environment and related components and services at the College. AD components and services include, but are not limited to, Domain Controllers (DC), Domain Name System (DNS), license Key Management Server (KMS), Global Catalog servers (GC), Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) Roles in AD, AD Trusts with other domains, etc. Manage security policies using Group Policy settings and preferences in Active Directory; implement new Group Policy Objects (GPOs) as needed. Configure and setup servers, storage systems and databases according to ongoing requirements of the College. Maintain healthy server operations and check server hardware regularly; remediate faulty/failing hardware immediately. Implement security and patching/updates on servers during frequent update cycles. Manage the new VMware vSphere virtual infrastructure; convert physical servers to the virtual environment as much as possible. Maintain existing SQL databases and ensure SQL servers are operating at optimum performance. Support new and current users of the Active Directory and Exchange email system; establish user access (local and VPN) based on needs. Manage the iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) and related network switches and storage arrays. Administer mobile devices using the Mobile Device Management (MDM) server; manage the secure remote access portal (Stoneware webNetwork) system. Deploy software packages and Windows Updates to end-user computers using group policy scripting, software deployment appliances (Dell Kace) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Manage backup and restoration of data, offsite tape storage and tape library operations. Manage backup tapes encryption. Remediate back up problems related to data storage in a timely fashion. Monitor network performance and adjust software and equipment according to findings. Research/Planning/Analysis Research and analyze the requirements of new server hardware, new applications or expanded databases for planning added server/storage capacity. Participate in planning and designing of long term data storage and server capacity needs. Perform auditing of systems, software applications and databases as and when required. Research new methods of improving existing servers and systems; implement better processes and methodologies aimed at making existing operations more efficient. Participate in special committees and projects (campus level) as assigned and perform related duties. Maintain ongoing relationships and liaise with third-party vendors for technical issues resolution. Policy Compliance/Reporting Ensure security and compliance of IT systems with established College IT policies. Collaborate with Director of IT in ongoing development of IT policies; interpret policy definitions and implement accordingly. Participate in developing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes and methodologies. Participate in regular IT system audits and ensure ongoing compliance; furnish reports as per audit and/or departmental requirements. Training/Staff Management Supervise graduate student employees, website administrators and helpdesk staff. Review work of staff to ensure department objectives are met. Train and develop staff regularly to ensure staff is able to meet department objectives. Serve as a technical resource for helpdesk issues resolution and provide backup assistance to helpdesk operations as required. Provide technical support and training (by phone and in person) to all faculty, staff and students of the college as need arises. Other duties as assigned. Dell - Internal Use - Confidential Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or other related field required (Masters preferred) and the following certification/speciality is required: Network Administration; defined as designs, operates and maintains Local Area Network, including installation of computers and workstations on the network, installing hardware and software upgrades, maintaining and monitoring the system to provide optimal quality to the end-users. Conducts feasibility studies on communication systems and prepares specifications and flowcharts for implementing new programs or modification to vendor software. Designs fully integrated systems which may include applications, databases, networks, and related systems. Recommends modifications to third party software to meet user needs; MCSA Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and five years experience. Additionally, the following preferred qualifications were determined by the employer for this position: Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Server Operating Systems (2003/2008 R2). Solid knowledge of Kerberos authentication and directory systems (LDAP, Active Directory), DNS systems, FSMO roles, SSL certificates required. Proficiency in managing a virtual infrastructure (VMware vSphere/vCenter 4.1, ESXi 4.1 and higher) and clear understanding of virtualization concepts required. Clear understanding of networking theory, TCP/IP network operations, Open System Interconnection (OSI) model required. Solid knowledge of Windows Clustering technologies, experience with managing Windows based server clusters required. Thorough understanding of Parallel Computing concepts, Redundant Disk Array systems (RAID), Storage Area Networks (SAN) required; experience managing iSCSI storage subsystems required -- *Thanks & Regards* *Raman M* *REASONSOURCETECH.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Oracle Users" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/oracle-users. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
