TEKsystems · 10 hours ago
Server Administrator
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Server Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting virtual infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will ensure the high availability, performance, and scalability of enterprise systems using technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, and Active Directory.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Designing, implementing, and supporting virtual infrastructure environments
Ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of enterprise systems
Administering and troubleshooting AD topology, replication, and core components
Executing domain migration and consolidation for large-scale enterprise environments
Designing and implementing robust domain controller placement for disaster recovery scenarios
Administering AD-integrated DNS, including migration, consolidation, zone management, SRV records, conditional forwarders, root hints, and scavenging procedures
Implementing, and managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Group Policy Preferences (GPPs)
Managing and maintaining IBM P-series servers, including hardware, firmware updates, and AIX/Linux operating system integration
Performing system-level troubleshooting and participating in upgrades or hardware migrations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate IBM Power Systems with virtualized workloads as needed
Deploying and managing Cisco UCS infrastructure using Intersight for cloud-based management and automation
Implementing best practices for provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management of UCS servers and profiles
Performance analysis and tuning of available infrastructure
Optimizing UCS configurations for performance, security, and compliance
Vulnerability Management and mitigation
Working with onsite hands and feet support counterpart for any replacement on hardware
Monitoring virtualization infrastructure and providing advice on capacity requirements
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of hands-on experience in multiple technologies and platforms ranging from Windows Server, VMware, IBM P-Series, UCS Intersight, Active Directory
In depth knowledge in Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016 and 2019
Perform In-place upgrade for the Servers
In depth knowledge in Clustering, DNS, DHCP, GPO and file services
Identify issues in the Windows environment proactively
Troubleshooting and break-fix of issues in Windows
Health check of Windows environment and responsible for managing Antivirus
Responsible for applying security patches to windows servers using WSUS & SCCM tools
Responsible for building & hardening windows servers
Analyse server logs & provide root cause analysis during Major incidents
Manage & maintain permissions on File servers & NAS shares
Administer and troubleshoot AD topology, replication, and core components
Execute domain migration and consolidation for large-scale enterprise environments
Design and implement robust domain controller placement for disaster recovery scenarios and perform metadata cleanup
Administer AD-integrated DNS, including migration, consolidation, zone management, SRV records, conditional forwarders, root hints, and scavenging procedures
Implement, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Group Policy Preferences (GPPs)
Manage and maintain IBM P-series servers, including hardware, firmware updates, and AIX/Linux operating system integration
Perform system-level troubleshooting and participate in upgrades or hardware migrations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IBM Power Systems with virtualized workloads as needed
Good hands-on Experience in diagnostics & troubleshooting of AIX/Linux and ESX server environment
Deploy and manage Cisco UCS infrastructure using Intersight for cloud-based management and automation
Implement best practices for provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management of UCS servers and profiles
Performance analysis and tuning of available infrastructure
Optimize UCS configurations for performance, security, and compliance
Vulnerability Management and mitigation
Work with onsite/hands and feet support counterpart for any replacement on hardware
Hands-on experience with IBM P-series Power Systems (hardware management, AIX/Linux OS, PowerVM/VIOS)
Experience managing Cisco UCS environments, with emphasis on UCS Intersight for centralized, automated management
Solid understanding of enterprise storage and networking principles as related to virtualization
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Strong expertise in Windows Administration and Active Directory
Hands-on experience with IBM P-series Power Systems (hardware management, AIX/Linux OS, PowerVM/VIOS)
Experience managing Cisco UCS environments, with emphasis on UCS Intersight for centralized, automated management
Good understanding of using ITSM tools
Preferred
Proficiency in scripting (PowerCLI, Shell, or Python) is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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