Senior Windows Systems Administrator - Virtualization & SAN

City of Huntsville, AL; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville, AL invites qualified applicants for the Senior Systems Administrator role within the ITS Department. The position centers on provisioning, installing, configuring, operating and maintaining Windows server systems and related infrastructure across LAN/WAN to support city services.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in a tech field, possess current Microsoft certifications, and have VMware and SAN experience, with at least five years of Windows administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Current certification in Microsoft methodologies (i.e., MCSA, MCSE) is highly desired.
• Knowledge, training, or experience with VMware software is desired.
• Experience with server virtualization and Storage Area Network (SAN) technology is highly desired.
• Five (5) years of current Microsoft Windows System Administrator work experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provision, install, configure, operate and maintain server systems software/hardware across LAN or WAN networks.
• Provide end-user technical support for off-the-shelf applications, custom applications, desktop operating systems and server operating systems.
• Assist with planning and implementing virtualization and storage solutions.
• Support adherence to security policies and standards across IT infrastructure.

Skills

Windows Server administration

LAN/WAN networking

End-user support

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline

MCSA/MCSE certification

Tools

VMware

SAN

Job description

The City of Huntsville, AL invites qualified applicants for the Senior Systems Administrator role within the ITS Department. The position centers on provisioning, installing, configuring, operating and maintaining Windows server systems and related infrastructure across LAN/WAN to support city services.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in a tech field, possess current Microsoft certifications, and have VMware and SAN experience, with at least five years of Windows administration.