Network Systems Administrator

Company: Ascendo Resources
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

Position descriptionThe Network & Systems Administrator is responsible for the daily administration of a network/server environment and maintaining system software for a global organization. This role ensures optimal network efficiency and performance, troubleshoots issues and deploys solutions, ensures system security, and analyzes server hardware/software and applications software compatibility with other systems to optimize the scalability of business needs.
Skills & Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, installation, and support of all information technology services and equipment including but not limited to network infrastructure, telecommunications infrastructure, server infrastructure, storage infrastructure, personal computer systems, printers, and other peripherals.
• Manage network infrastructure setup and configuration, which primarily consists of Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; and also manage wireless network equipment setup and configuration.
• Manage server infrastructure, which primarily consists of remote servers within several data centers and a VMware virtual environment, including setup, configuration, and overall operation of servers.
• Manage Active Directory infrastructure, including, but not limited to, the creation/deletion/modification of user accounts and groups, the creation/deletion/modification of sites and links, and the assignment/removal of permissions.
• Manage Office 365 infrastructure, including Exchange Online, One Drive for Business, and Skype for Business (VOIP) configuration and setup/deletion/modification of accounts.
• Management and enforcement of system, network, security, equipment, and user policies.
• Manage setup and configuration of system and user policies (Group Policy).
• Training users on hardware and software components and troubleshooting problems as they arise.
• Able to independently resolve problems utilizing personal knowledge and experience and other resources such as manuals, the Internet, and vendor technical support.
• Management of Technical Vendor accounts, contracts, and licensing,
• Provide timely testing and implementation of new patches, updates, and upgrades to servers, workstations, and network equipment.
  This position will require some extended hours and on-call support for the global user base and system maintenance.
  Required Education & ExperienceRequires a 2-Year Degree in Information Technology or a related field, with at least five (5) years of experience in network and systems administration of a virtualized Microsoft server LAN/WAN environment, Cisco-based network infrastructure, e-mail, and administration.
  Required Qualifications/Experience:-- Microsoft Exchange Online-- Microsoft Office 365-- Microsoft Windows Server - Last 2 generations-- Microsoft Windows - Last 2 generations-- Active Directory, GPO, and account maintenance experience-- Understanding of network concepts is required (DHCP, DNS, VLANS, etc)-- Solid troubleshooting and problem resolution experience-- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills-- Excellent communications skills

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