Administrator Server Senior

United Global Technologies; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Columbia, SC, is seeking an experienced Administrator, Server Senior to manage server infrastructure, perform upgrades, and ensure compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields along with 4 years of relevant experience. Strong technical and customer service skills are essential. The position includes on-site and remote work options, with a focus on troubleshooting and maintaining server performance.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

On-call rotation support

Collaboration with a strong team

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of servers and related hardware.
• Ability to troubleshoot server problems effectively.
• 4 years of server or related job experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and deploys infrastructure, ensuring availability.
• Upgrades and configures server devices from multiple vendors.
• Maintains control and security of server devices.
• Addresses vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of servers, communications, and related hardware and software

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people

Strong customer service skills

Strong knowledge of common server administration, monitoring and security utilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

4 years of job related work experience

2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree

Tools

Windows Server

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Candidate must live within a 45 drive of the Tower (2501 Faraway Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29223) and have dependable transportation 24x7.
Tues, Wed, and Thurs onsite. Mon and Friday WFH.

C2 Eligibility is required

Team Name - Windows Server Team

Standard Hours - 8:30AM - 5:00PM • On call rotation (typically once every 5 weeks for one week)
• Ability to drive to the Tower (2501 Faraway Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29223) 24x7x365 when on call
• Weekends and off hours

Start 7/28-6/26

Job Title: Administrator, Server Senior
Duties: Administers and deploys infrastructure including hardware, software, and various configurations. Provides administration and maintenance of user devices and communications links to assure operational availability. Administers and tests server hardware and software. Performs remedial maintenance of server devices including the restoration of hardware and software.

•20% Administers use, capacity and performance of server systems. Focuses on multiple aspects of server operations across multiple platforms. Works with end users and vendors to resolve server issues.

•20% Upgrades and configures server devices from multiple vendors. Maintains effective relationships with external suppliers to ensure appropriate levels of support. Schedules, plans, and performs system upgrades, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments.

•20% Confers with users to resolve problems affecting server performance. Validates and adjusts server configuration as needed. Generates server utilization/trending/error reports as requested. Observes and controls the status and performance of all components of server/system facilities.

•20% Maintains control of server devices. Control access to, and authorization level of devices. Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems. Performs data backups and disaster recovery operations as needed.

•10% Address vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames. Ensure server compliance with audit requirements. Participates in continuous review and remediation to ensure that processes meet changing business unit conditions.

•5% Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs etc. Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.

•5% Updates knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in server administration technology.
Skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Strong technical knowledge of servers, communications, and related hardware and software. Knowledge of server technologies and platforms. Strong technical skills including problem analysis of server systems. Able to gather information to troubleshoot various server problems. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people. Strong customer service skills. Strong knowledge of common server administration, monitoring and security utilities.

Required Software and Other Tools: Strong understanding of relevant server hardware and software.

Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Keywords:
Education: Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Required Work Experience: 4 years of server or other job related experience.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree

Preferred Work Experience: 5 years-of experience working in infrastructure/server environments performing monitoring (hardware and/or software) and implementations.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Comtia A+, Network +, Security +
Skills and Experience:
Patents: No
Publications: No
Veteran Status: No
# of Positions: 1

Location:
Columbia, SC
I-20 @ Alpine Road,

Schedule:
Start Date: 07/28/2025
Estimated End Date: 06/26/2026
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Interview Notes: I/S Administrator, Server Senior

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Required Work Experience: 4 years of server or other job related experience.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred Work Experience: 5 years-of experience working in infrastructure/server environments performing monitoring (hardware and/or software) and implementations.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Comtia A+, Network +, Security +

Candidate must live within a 45 drive of the Tower (2501 Faraway Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29223) and have dependable transportation 24x7.
Tues, Wed, and Thurs onsite. Mon and Friday WFH.

C2 Eligibility is required

Team Name - Windows Server Team

Standard Hours - 8:30AM - 5:00PM • On call rotation (typically once every 5 weeks for one week)
• Ability to drive to the Tower (2501 Faraway Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29223) 24x7x365 when on call
• Weekends and off hours

Required Skills and Abilities: Strong technical knowledge of servers, communications, and related hardware and software. Knowledge of server technologies and platforms. Strong technical skills including problem analysis of server systems. Able to gather information to troubleshoot various server problems. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people. Strong customer service skills. Strong knowledge of common server administration, monitoring and security utilities.

Required Software and Other Tools: Strong understanding of relevant server hardware and software. Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
• Windows Server
• X86 Hardware

Nice To Have:
• VMware or Hyper-V
• Network technologies

Day to Day: Support Windows Server OS and hardware including advanced troubleshooting, software installations, and end user support.

The Team: The Windows Server team supports over 2000 servers which run primarily as virtual servers on VMware but also includes physical servers. The team works well together The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, collaborative, dependable, and positive

Interview Type: In Person / Remote:
Interview 1: Remote – 30-minute screening interview
Interview 2: In Person – 90-minutes