Job Summary

The Systems Administrator will participate the technical design and continued advancement of core infrastructure service capabilities and availability across the enterprise. In addition to ensuring information systems are available and engineered to industry best practices, the Systems Administrator will also act as a technical resource mentoring other infrastructure engineers while bringing new and creative ideas to the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Data center’s servers, storage and application processing, recommendations for new or enhanced systems, services and technologies throughout the company.
• Play key role in major initiatives.
• Implement automation tasks for endpoint standardization and ensuring stability and optimization of information processing environments.
• Configure endpoint and system protection strategies and adherence to hardening standards.

Security

Information and Physical Security is the responsibility of every employee. In your position you are required to safeguard the computer systems by following proper username and password management which includes selecting challenging passwords and committing them to memory, they should not be written down or stored where others can freely have access. This also includes securing your desk and workstation when you are not there. This includes locking your session and putting sensitive paperwork away when not physically at your desk. You are not to share your username or password with anyone. The physical security of our offices of are equal importance, never shadow or let someone shadow your entry into a Coast Professional, Inc. facility. If this occurs quickly report this action immediately. You are required to follow all Information Technology policies and procedures regarding the management of your system accounts and equipment. If you witness any security violation you should immediately report it to management.

Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge (4+ years) of Windows server including Active Directory (GPO, Forest Design, DNS, DHCP)
• 2+ years in a VMware environment
• General working knowledge with Storage Resource Management (NAS and SAN Technologies), EMC/Pure experience a plus.
• Experience with System Center or similar datacenter management tools
• Experience with Exchange/SharePoint administration and architecture concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal teams and external vendors

• Strong analytical and issue resolution skills

• Extra Consideration for: MS SQL server, ADFS, Redhat, Office 365, Airwatch

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Clearance

As a federal contractor, this position requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance granting access to classified information. The background investigation is conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and is an evaluation of the whole person to determine suitability. The suitability review begins after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted and will include a review of your employment, education, residences, references, criminal history and credit, as an example. Some of the most important factors in an investigation are the individual’s honesty, candor, and thoroughness in the completion of their security forms. In rare instances, non-U.S. citizens with highly specialized skills and experience may also be considered for the security clearance process.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the physical presence in the workplace is essential. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Coast Professional, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Vet/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.