LAN Server Administrator

Columbia County Georgia; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Allowance

Cell Allowance

Job summary

Columbia County Georgia seeks a LAN Server Administrator I to design, install, and optimize Windows server and Exchange environments. You will tune servers, manage backups, and help maintain data center security and operations in an office and data center setting.

The role requires VMware ESX virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, and strong problem-solving skills. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• MCSA on Windows Server 2016 and/or 2019.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Exchange/Exchange Online, MS Office/O365.
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining server hardware and network equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategies for client/server implementations and infrastructure.
• Administers all e-mail messaging systems and related software/hardware.
• Installs and configures Windows/Exchange servers and related equipment.
• Acts as project lead in server design and capacity planning.
• Manages server storage space and directory services.
• Responds to service desk tickets for server resource issues.
• Configures file systems and manages backups and recovery.
• Monitors e-mail system performance and provides reports.
• Plans server upgrades and patches.
• Analyzes e-mail usage and capacity needs.
• Recommends upgrades and purchases.
• Manages user accounts and access rights.
• Supports data center security features and environment controls.
• Maintains training materials and server documentation.
• Provides on-call technical support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MCSA Windows Server 2016/2019

Exchange/Exchange Online

VMware ESX

Storage technologies SAN/NAS

Active Directory

Backup software

TCP/IP networking

SCSI/RAID hardware

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Windows Server OS

Exchange Server/Online

Job description

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Designs, installs, administers, and optimizes servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary This includes ensuring the availability of client/server applications, Exchange e-mail messaging systems, configuring all new implementations and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server and messaging environment. The LAN Server Administrator I will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center.

Work is performed in an office and a datacenter. This work area is sometimes noisy. Work requires intermittent sitting, standing, stooping or walking and lifting computer equipment up to 50 pounds.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops strategies for client/server implementations; architect the infrastructure required to support those strategies
• Manages and administers all e-mail messaging systems and their corresponding or associated software and hardware
• Installs, configures and initiates Microsoft Windows/Exchange servers, software and any other corresponding equipment
• Acts as project lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications and hardware; conduct capacity planning as needed
• Sets and administers server storage space allotment, resource reservations and directory assistance
• Checks service desk database for entries on server resource issues; prioritize and respond to service desk tickets as appropriate
• Provides file system configuration and management; define and perform server backups and recovery procedures.
• Monitors and analyzes e-mail system activities to ensure maximum performance, efficiency and availability.
• Monitors and tests e-mail server software performance and provide statistics and reports.
• Plans and implements server upgrades, maintenance fixes and vendor-supplied patches
• Analyzes e-mail system or application usage and plan for growth or increases in network capacity
• Recommends, schedules, and performs software improvements, upgrades and/or purchases
• Adds, removes, certifies and moves new or existing user accounts and administers permissions and access rights
• Assists in designing and implementing data center security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms and access restrictions
• Develops and maintains training materials and server documentation
• Provides on-call technical support
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and/or 2019
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Exchange/Exchange Online, MS Office/O365
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining all manner of server hardware and associated network equipment, including SCSI, RAID and I/O topology
• Familiarity with TCP/IP and SNA network protocols and operating system configuration
• General knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN or NAS as well as Active Directory and Global
• Experience with Backup software
• Experience with VMware ESX server virtualization
• Possess the drive to learn and is adaptable to change/new technologies
• Self-starter and self-motivator
• Ability to critically analyze a symptom, diagnose a fault, plan and take appropriate action
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility
• Ability to conduct research into server issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Friendly and personable demeanor
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a degree in a course of study related to occupational field. Sufficient experience to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually interpreted to require 2 or more years of related experience.

A combination of education and/or work experience may be substituted for minimum requirements.

Job ID #2509 Category Information Technology Status Open Full Time/Grade 24 Salary $22.80 Per Hour/Vehicle Allowance, $7,150.00 Annually/Cell Allowance, $720.00 Annually Posted August 27, 2026 8:40 AM Closing Open Until Filled