Description:
The Server Administrator focuses on day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of server systems and will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of server systems. Primary responsibilities include:
- Support our IT infrastructure operations.
- Perform daily server administration tasks and routine maintenance
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Windows server environments
- Monitor server performance and respond to alerts
- Implement server patches and security updates
- Create and manage user accounts and access permissions
- Manage Active Directory services and Group Policy Objects
- Configure and verify backup operations and test restores
- Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues
- Create and update server documentation
- Support server virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Assist with server deployments and migrations
- Support application installation and configuration on servers
- Implement security controls according to organizational policies
- Provide technical support for escalated server-related issues
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support
Education And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years' experience in server administration
- 2+ years' experience with Windows Server operating systems
- Experience with virtualization technologies
Required Skills And Competencies
- Solid knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019, 2022)
- Experience with Active Directory administration
- Understanding of server virtualization concepts and technologies
- Knowledge of backup and recovery processes
- Basic scripting capabilities (PowerShell, Batch)
- Experience with server monitoring tools
- Understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP)
- Basic knowledge of storage concepts (local storage, SAN, NAS)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good documentation abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Base-level certification (CompTIA A+, Security+, or Network+)