Systems Administrator – Windows Servers & VMware Expert

Trans Dist Comm of Hampton Rds; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Roads Transit is seeking a skilled IT professional to join its Technology Services team. The candidate will field calls, install and maintain hardware/software, and ensure secure, efficient IT operations for a public transportation network.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3 years of Windows support, and MCSE or newer certification. Salary ranges from $74,920 to $97,396 with competitive benefits and an essential personnel designation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Systems or related field.

Responsibilities

• Field all calls for computer assistance by HRT employees.
• Install, maintain, upgrade hardware and software of HRT computerized systems.
• Report all calls for computer assistance in electronic tracking software.
• Provide ad hoc user training as required to help customers effectively utilize HRT computerized systems.
• Perform routine LAN administrative duties as required.
• Compile, write, maintain written documentation of all HRT computer configurations, and ensure adherence to HRT minimum hardware/software requirements.
• Coordinate selection and purchase of data processing hardware and software for HRT.
• Explore and possibly implement new technologies to automate tasks related to client workstations and/or servers.
• Implement backup routine for all HRT networked computer systems.
• Provide development and/or maintenance of specialized HRT software programs.
• Implement virus protection strategy at HRT.
• Implement and manage server-based applications used to update workstations and servers, control and monitor Internet traffic and other network management applications.
• Monitor various system logs for problems or unusual behavior.
• Update and maintain server operating systems.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties as required by the Sr. Director of Technology Services.

Skills

Microsoft server OS

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/MIS/Information Systems or related field

Tools

VMware

Backup Exec

Remote Desktop Services

MS Office Suite

Job description

Hampton Roads Transit is seeking a skilled IT professional to join its Technology Services team. The candidate will field calls, install and maintain hardware/software, and ensure secure, efficient IT operations for a public transportation network.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3 years of Windows support, and MCSE or newer certification. Salary ranges from $74,920 to $97,396 with competitive benefits and an essential personnel designation.