Windows System Administrator
Company Name:
The Performance Group
POSITION: Windows System Administrator (multiple openings)
COMPANY:
Our client is a leading managed hosting and cloud provider that delivers secure, high performance and reliable hosting for businesses worldwide. Our client provides compliant solutions for e-Commerce, Healthcare, Financial Services, SaaS and other industries.
LOCATION: Allentown, PA
DESCRIPTION:
Due to company growth, our client has an immediate opening for Advanced and Experienced Windows System Administratorsin their client-facing operations center.
Responsibilities include:
Troubleshooting advanced system problems quickly and efficiently.
Providing run-time maintenance and helping clients through times of difficulty with their networked, cloud based environment.
Participating in projects - both internal and client facing - such as migrations, product and environment design, re-architecture of an environment, virtualization moves, managing back-ups (including Active Directory/Microsoft Exchange issues)
Providing excellent customer service and support. Client interaction is generally handled via telephone and through the ticketing system. Most of their clients are experienced developers or admins who run sophisticated and complex environments involving virtualization, clustering and SAN technology.
Daily responsibilities may include: (certain technologies may be platform specific)
Network requests (ACL changes, LB and VLB maintenance, Translation Changes, Site-to-Site VPNs)
Client requests (Creating Website Configs; Creating users for Remote, Email and Ftp; Installing software; System updates, DNS)
Internal requests (Maintenance, Audits, DNS, and DC checks; Information gathering for escalations; Writing project plans and Scope of Work proposals; Planning and performing migrations)
Troubleshooting issues: (certain technologies may be platform specific)
General OS
Virtualization
Web technologies (Apache/IIS, SFTP/FTP/FTPS, Tomcat, PHP)
Database technologies (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Remote Access (RDP, SSH)
Mail technologies (QMail, Exchange, Postfix)
Network technologies (ACL, LB and VLB, Site-to-Site VPN)
Security (WAF, PCI Remediation)
Storage technologies (DRBD, LVM, NFS/DFS, SAN)
Backup Technologies (Restore24, Bacula, WSB, BASS, Backup Exec, MSSQL, MySQL dumps)
REQUIREMENTS:
A great customer service attitude and the desire to talk to clients while solving their problems. The ability to effectively and consistently communicate with our clients via phone and e-mail is paramount.
Excellent diagnostic abilities and problem solving skills
A self-starter with the ability to take initiative and to follow through
A solid understanding of server hardware, LAN networking and Windows services
Virtualization experience is a must - cloud experience preferred
The ability to help people to solve complex technical problems while being courteous, professional, and determined
Team player
The inherent desire to fix things permanently
The understanding that a client's perception of the quality of service we provide is the quality of service we provide
Desired experience includes the following:
Experience with Windows Server 2008/2012 including its installation, configuration and maintenance.
Familiarity with web services (IIS), relational databases (MSSQL), e-mail servers (Exchange), backups, system analysis and performance tuning.
Ability to read or create PowerShell scripts.
A solid understanding of networking communication protocols, and familiarity with DNS, load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience with high availability environments such as database architectures using methods such as mirroring, replication or clusters.
Knowledge of NAS and SAN technology; EMC experience a plus.
MCSA, EMC, VMware, MCITP-SA, EA, EMA, DA certifications.
Required experience includes expertise in one (or more) of the following areas:
Virtualization (VMware)
Clustering, HA or DR
NAS and SAN (EMC)
MSSQL (dba)
WHY POSITION IS OPEN: These are newly created positions due to company growth
POSITION REPORTS TO: Manager of Client Support
OPPORTUNTIES FOR ADVANCEMENT:
The company offers ongoing group training as well as a personal training allowance. There are opportunities to advance within the group as well as into Operations Engineering or New Product Development.
OTHER:
Our client offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with a generous company match. The company supports career development and offers department and individual training budgets. Some other perks include: bottomless coffee, cappuccino, and snacks, company provided lunch once a week, and bagels every Friday. The company sponsors ongoing events and outings throughout the year. The company has won various awards, including one of Lehigh Valley's top places to work. They are an equal opportunity employer and we embrace cultural diversity.
This is a great opportunity for someone to work with a highly skilled team. The person in this position will have exposure to clients in a variety of issues. Some clients adhere to HIPPA compliance and PCI compliance. There are a variety of issues with high complexity, so this is a great person to learn and launch their career further. The group has some talented individuals and a very collaborative culture. Employees are encouraged to settle issues correctly and efficiently, versus just quickly.
The company has invested in their infrastructure and has multiple data centers. They also have a build area with spare equipment. The company has work life balance - hours are typically 9 - 5 with paid on-call shifts.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Performance Group
POSITION: Windows System Administrator (multiple openings)
COMPANY:
Our client is a leading managed hosting and cloud provider that delivers secure, high performance and reliable hosting for businesses worldwide. Our client provides compliant solutions for e-Commerce, Healthcare, Financial Services, SaaS and other industries.
LOCATION: Allentown, PA
DESCRIPTION:
Due to company growth, our client has an immediate opening for Advanced and Experienced Windows System Administratorsin their client-facing operations center.
Responsibilities include:
Troubleshooting advanced system problems quickly and efficiently.
Providing run-time maintenance and helping clients through times of difficulty with their networked, cloud based environment.
Participating in projects - both internal and client facing - such as migrations, product and environment design, re-architecture of an environment, virtualization moves, managing back-ups (including Active Directory/Microsoft Exchange issues)
Providing excellent customer service and support. Client interaction is generally handled via telephone and through the ticketing system. Most of their clients are experienced developers or admins who run sophisticated and complex environments involving virtualization, clustering and SAN technology.
Daily responsibilities may include: (certain technologies may be platform specific)
Network requests (ACL changes, LB and VLB maintenance, Translation Changes, Site-to-Site VPNs)
Client requests (Creating Website Configs; Creating users for Remote, Email and Ftp; Installing software; System updates, DNS)
Internal requests (Maintenance, Audits, DNS, and DC checks; Information gathering for escalations; Writing project plans and Scope of Work proposals; Planning and performing migrations)
Troubleshooting issues: (certain technologies may be platform specific)
General OS
Virtualization
Web technologies (Apache/IIS, SFTP/FTP/FTPS, Tomcat, PHP)
Database technologies (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Remote Access (RDP, SSH)
Mail technologies (QMail, Exchange, Postfix)
Network technologies (ACL, LB and VLB, Site-to-Site VPN)
Security (WAF, PCI Remediation)
Storage technologies (DRBD, LVM, NFS/DFS, SAN)
Backup Technologies (Restore24, Bacula, WSB, BASS, Backup Exec, MSSQL, MySQL dumps)
REQUIREMENTS:
A great customer service attitude and the desire to talk to clients while solving their problems. The ability to effectively and consistently communicate with our clients via phone and e-mail is paramount.
Excellent diagnostic abilities and problem solving skills
A self-starter with the ability to take initiative and to follow through
A solid understanding of server hardware, LAN networking and Windows services
Virtualization experience is a must - cloud experience preferred
The ability to help people to solve complex technical problems while being courteous, professional, and determined
Team player
The inherent desire to fix things permanently
The understanding that a client's perception of the quality of service we provide is the quality of service we provide
Desired experience includes the following:
Experience with Windows Server 2008/2012 including its installation, configuration and maintenance.
Familiarity with web services (IIS), relational databases (MSSQL), e-mail servers (Exchange), backups, system analysis and performance tuning.
Ability to read or create PowerShell scripts.
A solid understanding of networking communication protocols, and familiarity with DNS, load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls.
Experience with high availability environments such as database architectures using methods such as mirroring, replication or clusters.
Knowledge of NAS and SAN technology; EMC experience a plus.
MCSA, EMC, VMware, MCITP-SA, EA, EMA, DA certifications.
Required experience includes expertise in one (or more) of the following areas:
Virtualization (VMware)
Clustering, HA or DR
NAS and SAN (EMC)
MSSQL (dba)
WHY POSITION IS OPEN: These are newly created positions due to company growth
POSITION REPORTS TO: Manager of Client Support
OPPORTUNTIES FOR ADVANCEMENT:
The company offers ongoing group training as well as a personal training allowance. There are opportunities to advance within the group as well as into Operations Engineering or New Product Development.
OTHER:
Our client offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with a generous company match. The company supports career development and offers department and individual training budgets. Some other perks include: bottomless coffee, cappuccino, and snacks, company provided lunch once a week, and bagels every Friday. The company sponsors ongoing events and outings throughout the year. The company has won various awards, including one of Lehigh Valley's top places to work. They are an equal opportunity employer and we embrace cultural diversity.
This is a great opportunity for someone to work with a highly skilled team. The person in this position will have exposure to clients in a variety of issues. Some clients adhere to HIPPA compliance and PCI compliance. There are a variety of issues with high complexity, so this is a great person to learn and launch their career further. The group has some talented individuals and a very collaborative culture. Employees are encouraged to settle issues correctly and efficiently, versus just quickly.
The company has invested in their infrastructure and has multiple data centers. They also have a build area with spare equipment. The company has work life balance - hours are typically 9 - 5 with paid on-call shifts.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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