IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - Microsoft Windows Server & VMWare IT Specialist

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A research and development institute in San Antonio seeks an IT Specialist to manage and support Microsoft Windows technologies and VMware infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, with 3 years of experience in a secure enterprise environment. Responsibilities include supporting Windows Server administration, managing user objects, and ensuring configuration management. A valid driver's license and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Microsoft Windows Server administration in a secure enterprise environment.
• Experience in installation and support of 3rd party applications on Windows servers.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like SCCM and Intune.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing Windows Server and general Active Directory considerations.
• Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure in VMWare and Azure cloud.
• Building and maintaining Microsoft Windows servers and hardware.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Configuration management

Active Directory management

SCCM and Intune

Virtualization in VMware

MS SQL server configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

SCCM

Intune

VMware

Job description

IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - Microsoft Windows & VMWare Engineering

Operating Systems Support Section - Section that provides Windows support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. The section is also responsible for managing the VMWare, and Windows configuration and endpoint management.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support in an Enterprise environment managing Windows Server, general Active Directory considerations, Configuration management.
• Skills include provisioning and management of user and computer objects, management and troubleshooting of Windows server related technologies.
• Monitoring and maintaining servers and infrastructure in an Enterprise environment on premise, in VMWare virtualization, and in Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Support and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and Configuration management with SCCM and Config Manager, as well as other technologies in use by the organization.
• Installation and support of 3rd party applications on Windows servers.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Maintaining existing Microsoft Windows technologies in use and other 3rd party Windows applications.
• Services include, but are not limited to, file sharing, Distributed File System, IIS web technologies, Print Services Management, and other Windows server services.
• Building and maintaining Microsoft Windows servers and hardware on premise, in a virtual environment, and in Azure cloud.
• Monitoring and maintaining configuration management using SCCM, Configuration Manager, Intune, and other management tools.
• Vulnerability assessment and remediation using existing tool such a Qualys and other inventory management tools.
• MS SQL server monitoring and configuration.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related with 3 years experience. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience with technical Certifications such as Azure Certified Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or Expert (MCSE) required. VMware certifications helpful.
• 3 years: Microsoft Windows Server administration in support of Microsoft services in a physical and virtual, secure enterprise environment.
• 2 years: Installation and support of 3rd party applications running on Windows servers
• 1 years: Experience with configuration management tools such as SCCM, Intune, and Patch Manager.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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