System Admin (XIN001_HV6T)

Xinnovit; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xinnovit is seeking a Systems Administrator with expert-level knowledge in Windows Servers and virtualization technologies. The role involves installing, configuring, and managing server infrastructures while leading teams to ensure optimal system performance. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting skills and relevant technical certifications to support a diverse client base effectively.

Qualifications

• Expert level knowledge of Windows Servers 2003/2008/2012.
• Experience with virtualization and high availability systems.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced server installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Design IT architectures and troubleshoot performance problems.
• Manage workload and team assignments across US and India.

Skills

Windows Server Architecture

Virtualization Technology

SQL Server Administration

Networking (TCP/IP, DNS)

System Performance Troubleshooting

Education

Technical Certifications

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

Job description

Xinnovit is a global leader in technology consulting, outsourcing, and workforce management solutions.

Our mission is to enable our clients to become more agile and competitive with the help of innovative technologies. We empower our clients to respond faster and more intuitively to changing market dynamics.

The business environment is complex, often under significant constraints and pressures from various sources. We have the knowledge, experience and capabilities to provide our clients the tools they require to achieve better, faster and effective transformation that make them the leaders in their industry.

Our Goals Are:
• To use our expertise to the benefit of our clients and partners through open communication and collaboration.

• To ensure sustainable and profitable long-term growth.

• To provide a return on investment to shareholders.

• To promote employee development.

Job Description

* Expert level knowledge of Windows 2003 / 2008 / 2012 including installation, configuration, and upgrading

* Ability to perform advanced Windows 2003 / 2008 / 2012 Server activities

* Highly proficient in Windows support and architecture

* Experience installing, configuring, and supporting servers, computers, network hardware, and peripheral devices

* Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading operating systems, and applications using standard industry best practices

* Experience in Business Continuity, and Virtual Machine distribution

* Ability to manage workload and assignments for US and India teams

* Conduct Team Lead responsibilities including: maintain on-call rotation, chair/lead team meetings, SRM report review with the customer, MPR management

* Ability to serve as a technical escalation point in support of high risk, complex operational challenges

* Ability to design IT architectures and implement complex customer environments solutions based Microsoft Products.

* Ability to design IT architectures and implement complex customer environments solutions based VMware Products.

* Ability to maintain ESX hosts current on releases/patches and firmware upgrades

* Ability to identify and resolve virtual, network, and hardware related system performance problems

* Holder of relevant Technical Certifications

* In depth understanding of supporting technologies: IIS, WINS/DHCP/DNS, Anti-Virus, Systems Management, Optimization Tuning, High Availability configurations (Microsoft Clustering, etc.)

* Hands-on, in-depth expertise with Microsoft Windows Architecture - SQL Server, Active Directory (AD)

* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, DNS, WINS, and DHC

* Knowledge of SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 administration (migrations, clustering a plus)

* Experience with Clustering Services / High availability system

* Experience with Backup software such as TSM

* Experience with Antivirus programs, Spam Filters, and Web monitoring

* Ability to consult on design, and implementation of Virtualization Technology and Server Consolidation Strategies

* Advanced experience maintaining, configuring and installing in Active Directory

* Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary

* Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required

* Be able to use open-source tools to measurecapacity planning and to troubleshoot resource problems

* Ability to Analyze system log files

* Ability to Analyze application log files

* Knowledge and experience with storage systems (SAN)

* Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

* Adherence to standards processes and procedures (ex. change management, incident management, security, etc.)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.