Server Administrator

blueStone; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Staffing and Consulting firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Server Administrator. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server operating systems, troubleshooting server issues, and developing deployment packages. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical support and expertise in Windows Server 2003, 2008, and Active Directory. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical support position in a large client/server environment.
• Enterprise experience with Windows Server Platform: 2003 and 2008 required; 2012 experience highly desirable.
• Expert level proficiency with MS Windows 2003, 2008, Group Policy, and Active Directory.
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain the organization's Windows Server operating systems.
• Analyze and resolve problems associated with server hardware/software and applications software.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain Windows Server and desktop images for deployment.
• Install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches.

Skills

Technical support experience

MS Windows 2003

Group Policy

Active Directory

Virtualization technologies (VMware)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science

Job description

Work for an elite, global Manufacturer dedicated to excellence and has been on the forefront of technology. blueStone has been retained by this global Manufacturer in their search for a Server Administrator.

Job Description

The Server Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the organization's Windows Server operating systems and all related systems software. The Server Administrator analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and applications software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems. The Server Administrator develops, tests, implements, and maintains Windows Server and desktop images for deployment via SCCM. The Server Administrator develops, tests, implements, and maintains application deployment packages for Windows apps (server and desktop). The Server Administrator installs new software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, and resolves software related problems.

Qualifications

• 5 + years’ experience in a technical support position in a large client/server environment
• Enterprise experience with Windows Server Platform: 2003 and 2008 required; 2012 experience highly desirable
• Expert level proficiency with MS Windows 2003, 2008, Group Policy, and Active Directory
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or Computer Science preferred.

Additional Information

Work with blueStone, one of the leading IT Staffing and Consulting firms in the United States. Please contact Greg Cole, Search Consultant, at [e-mail]