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Server Senior Administrator

DP Professionals

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Ansible, Communication Skills, Communications Servers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Environmental Monitoring, Health Insurance, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, On Call, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Security Clearance, Security Monitoring, Security Patches, Server Hardware, Server Support, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Support, United States Citizen, VMWare, Virtualization, Work From Home, x86 Processors
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
DPP is seeking a Senior Server Administrator for an opportunity with our client in the healthcare insurance industry.
 
Work location: Onsite Tues., Wed., Thurs., in Columbia, SC; work from home Mon. and Fri.
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level (Public Trust) US security clearance.
 
Position summary:
  • Support Windows Server OS and hardware, including troubleshooting, maintenance, system installations, and end-user support.
  • Participate in incident response, patching, security mediation, audit support, and on-call rotation
About the Windows Server team:
  • The team works well together and supports over 2,000 servers, primarily virtualized on VMware with some physical infrastructure.
  • The team also supports security remediation efforts and maintains compliance with enterprise patching and audit requirements.
  • Successful candidates will be collaborative, dependable, and technically strong.
Top technologies:
  • Windows Server
  • X86 Hardware
Nice to have:
  • VMware or Hyper-V
  • Ansible
  • Network technologies
Certifications (preferred):
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, and/or Security+
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Strong technical knowledge of servers, communications, and related hardware and software. Knowledge of server technologies and platforms. Strong technical skills including problem analysis of server systems.
  • Able to gather information to troubleshoot various server problems.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong knowledge of common server administration, monitoring, and security utilities.
  • Experience supporting security findings remediation, including vulnerability analysis, patching, and corrective actions.
  • Strong understanding of relevant server hardware and software.
Required work experience:
  • 4 years of server administration or other job-related experience.
Required education/equivalencies:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
  • OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
  • OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 8 years without a degree)
Preferred education/experience:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of experience working in infrastructure/server environments, including monitoring (hardware and/or software) and system implementations.
Scheduling:
  • Standard Hours - 8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • On call rotation (typically once every 5 weeks for one week)
  • Ability to drive to the client location 24x7x365 when on call
  • Must live within 45 minutes of the location
  • Occasional evening, weekend, and off-hours work required
Work environment:
  • Fast paced, multi-platform environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jason at Jason.Slabaugh@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00608).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
 

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