System Administrator

Chicago, IL

Education and Experience

»A Bachelor’s degree (preferably with focus on technical aspects, i.e. Network Communication Management) OR 5+ year’s technical experience in an enterprise IT environment.

Five or more years of experience working within both physical (Windows/Linux) and virtual (VMware/Hyper-V) servers.

Advanced network troubleshooting, maintenance and support.

Hardware/Software patching experience on mission critical systems.

At least one advanced certification on network connectivity devices; example certifications are: Microsoft MCSR, MCTS, Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCSP, Citrix CCIA, VMWare VCP.

VMware experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

»Advanced understanding of IP sub netting and network classes (Class A, B, C).

Professional communication skills for client support.

Flexible schedule for On Call responsibilities.

Flexible schedule for System updates, etc. (overnight hours).

Extremely customer service orientated with a high sense of urgency.

Desire to constantly learn and use new technical skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Job Responsibilities:Maintain network hardware and software for Access Control System.

Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.

Plan, coordinate and implement network security measures in Microsoft and Cisco environment.

Design, develop, test and implement new system software modules and enhancements to current systems.

Design, develop, test and implement diagnostic utilities to analyze and report system status and performance.

Monitor and evaluate overall system performance of operating system facilities, software products, computer services and communications and networking facilities; specifies, installs and tests system components as required to enable system to meet desired performance objectives.

Assist staff with the installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software.

Work with other team members and teams to cooperatively resolve issues.

Meet documented service level agreements.

Other relevant duties as required.

Please send resumes:

lgironda@vsoftconsulting.com