Systems Administrator

PPR Career, Inc. is in search of a Systems Administrator for an exciting permanent position with a growing company in Augusta, GA.

Summary of Responsibilities: The Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining system availability, efficient operation of infrastructure, managing production processes and overseeing customer support.

Duties:
 Manage all system servers
 Manage OS and application updates
 Reviews security, performance and system log files
 Maintains adequate disk space
 Manages backup and disaster recovery plans
 Develops requirements for new hardware and applications
 Oversees LAN/WAN related issues including
 Troubleshooting network conductivity issues
 Identify trends and report to supervisor
 Knowledge of HP switch configuration and management
 Knowledge of firewalls
 Develops requirements for new hardware
 Server setup, configuration and operations including
 Plans upgrades and installation of new equipment
 Manages MS-Active Directory
 Configures MS Hyper-V
 Oversees Windows Security
 Manages MS Exchange Server
 Sets guidelines and standards for system security and network access
 Maintains solid customer/client relationships by assuring proper handling of questions, issues, and concerns.
 Assist with the creation of system and network related SOP’s
 Exhibit an assertive attitude in recognizing problems, suggesting solutions and overall system improvements


Required Education:
BA degree and at least 2 years’ experience Information Technology or AD and at least 3 years’ experience Information Technology or High School diploma and at least 10 years’ experience in Information Technology.

Required Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience with networking and/or Microsoft Operating Systems and System support.

Other Requirements:
 Thorough understanding of Windows Operating System
 Ability to analyze complicated systems
 Excellent computer software knowledge and skills
 Knowledge of SonicWall firewall

Preferred Strengths:
 Excellent communication and customer service skills
 Ability to work multiple tasks and projects
 Strong judgment, self-motivated
 Flexibility – willingness to help in other areas as needed
 Dependability – arrive at work on time, work overtime when necessary to fulfill requirements of position, and complete work as directed
 Attitude – be a team player with a willingness to cooperate and grow in experience
 Assertiveness – recognize problems, suggesting solutions and overall improvement of the network infrastructure

Working Environment:
This position requires working under high levels of stress at times. It requires continuous interaction with co-workers and clients. Some duties may require work after normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays.