Systems Administrator Tier 3

DataPerk; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career advancement

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A premier managed service provider is seeking a skilled Server Technician Tier 3 to join their team in Birmingham, Alabama. The successful candidate will possess advanced troubleshooting skills in Windows servers, Microsoft Exchange, and Office 365, along with experience in firewall management and server migrations. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in troubleshooting Windows servers.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of server and network engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Windows servers with advanced configurations.
• Set up Active Directory, Exchange, and Office 365 accounts.
• Collaborate effectively as a flexible team player.

Skills

Troubleshooting Windows servers

Microsoft Exchange

Office 365

Firewall troubleshooting

Server and network engineering

Hyper-V clusters

Azure Site Recovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Server Technician Tier 3

DataPerk is a premier managed service provider with over 20 years of experience serving clients in Birmingham, Alabama, and beyond. We specialize in delivering top‑notch IT solutions to businesses, ensuring seamless operations and optimal performance.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Server Technician Tier 3 to join our dynamic team at DataPerk. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in troubleshooting Windows servers, Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, and firewalls. They should possess advanced knowledge of server and network engineering principles and the ability to install and configure Hyper‑V clusters, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure‑hosted servers. This role requires strong problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Windows servers with advanced configurations.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange and Office 365.
• Troubleshoot firewalls and perform complex server migrations.
• Install and configure Hyper‑V clusters, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure‑hosted servers.
• Set up Active Directory, Exchange, and Office 365 accounts.
• Handle server and email migrations.
• Set up and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP.
• Conduct basic setup and management of firewalls.
• Collaborate effectively as a flexible team player.

Why Join Us

At DataPerk, we offer a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive professionally. We provide competitive compensation, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting Windows servers, Microsoft Exchange, and Office 365.
• Experience with firewall troubleshooting and server migrations.
• Strong understanding of server and network engineering principles.
• Experience with Hyper‑V clusters, Azure Site Recovery and Azure‑hosted servers.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and client needs.

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