Windows Systems Administrator Specialist

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Information Technology

Travel Percentage :

0%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the day-to-day, business-as-usual, support of the Windows, Virtual and Cloud server environments.  This includes the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Windows, Virtual and Cloud environments. 

 

This is an advanced professional role with a highly-skilled with extensive proficiency. 

The qualified individual will:

• Develop large and/or complex solutions that require analysis and research

• Will work on multiple projects as a project leader or frequently as the subject matter expert

• Will work on projects/issues of medium to high complexity that requires demonstrated knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.

• Will coach and mentor junior technical staff

• Will work under minimal supervision on complex projects

• Will have wide latitude for independent judgment.

 

What you will be doing and what you bring :

 

Strong Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2012 Operating Systems Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of Windows operating systems and related utilities and hardware

• Troubleshooting Windows Server issues by providing detailed written root cause analysis and action plans for permanent resolution.

  • Must have the ability to analyze server crash dumps to determine root cause analysis.

  • Must be able to effectively analyze and solve problems

  • Must be able to monitor usage and performance

  • Must be able to troubleshoot server, software and hardware issues

• Assists with recommending, scheduling and implementing system hardware and/or software upgrades or repairs

• Must be able to propose and implement systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system

• Must be able to install and maintain software

• Must have extensive knowledge of SAN storage and be able to present storage to Windows OS

• Work with Information Security to define and ensure platform security

  • Supports Web access and electronic messaging services, and maintains a secure systems environment

• Must have extensive knowledge of IIS, and the ability to complete code deployments

• Maintain Server Infrastructure and ensure high availability:

  • Experience in Large enterprise windows infrastructures 1000+ servers.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft clustering

• Other related duties assigned as needed

 

Strong VMware ESX/vSphere 5.x and 6.x Experience:

• Must have knowledge and experience in VMWare and virtual infrastructures

  • Must be able to troubleshoot VMware-ESX related incidents

  • Must be able to Patch and maintain ESX host servers

  • Must have extensive knowledge of SAN storage and be able to present storage to ESX hosts

Network:

• General network management/configuration and knowledge of TCP/IP

• General knowledge of network monitoring tools

 

Automation:

• Develop automation to assist in day to day operations through orchestration and or scripting

• Proposes and implements systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system

  • Development and tool creation

  • Development of self-service portals

  • Development in VBScript, SQL & PowerShell SQL Reporting Services

  • Design endpoint platforms and solutions

 

Hardware

• Must have Dell and HP ProLiant (DL/ML/BL) servers, enclosures, and/or Cisco UCS blade server experience

  • Including support and troubleshooting of hardware issues and providing hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.

  • Must be able to troubleshoot converged and hyper-converged infrastructure related incidents

General

• Knowledge of technical writing principles and practices

  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Microsoft Office including Excel, and Visio.

• Design and deliver a consistent user experience to all clients.

• Must be able to work nights and weekends to support 24x7 environment

• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, vendors, and clients

• Must have the flexibility to adapt to new technologies and perform all other work as required

 

What we offer you :

• A competitive salary and benefits

• Great workspaces with dedicated and motivated colleagues

• A variety of career development tools, resources & opportunities

 

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