Job Description :
Microsoft Server Administrator
Location Watsonville, CA
Duration: 3 Months +
Position:5
NOTE: We need candidates with MS Exchange migration to Office 365 experience candidates. Please make sure candidates are having hands on with this.
Roles & Responsibilities
Exchange administrator is responsible in developing responses to Driscoll s request for services as well as to develop initial schedule.
Determination and implementation of changes to the hardware, applications, and software and network systems.
Standardizing the tasks and steps across the multiple accounts within a pool or a pod while providing, coaching and also training users
Create documentations and scripts that will be used in order to solve the problems in the future.
Discuss issues and challenges, trouble-shooting for team members
Provide on-call administration support in an exchange environment. (cover Europe night hours)
Maintain production schedules, software and hardware diagnostic. Maintain server software versions
JOB SUMMARY: responsible for managing Microsoft Windows servers, systems and installed software and will provide computer services support to a variety of geographically diverse locations throughout the Driscoll s enterprise; this is through guidance with the Lead Systems Administrator. In addition the Systems Administrator will assist team with the installation, configuration, upgrade and enhancement of servers and installed systems. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to escalated support to Application Support Team, Help Desk staff and PC users, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Active Directory based computer network and associated systems.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a bachelor s degree in IT/ Computer Science, or any other related field with min 4-6 years of work experience as a Windows system administrator or supporting computer networks, or equivalent experience.
Candidate should possess an MCSE or similar Professional Certification.
4-6 years exp. in MS server administrator role and an experience of exchange 2010.
Must have experience in implementing and managing exchange 2010 and Group Policy Objects (GPO
Must have a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server 2003 and 2008.
Must have working experience in supporting, administering, troubleshooting and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005
Competency with SQL and PowerShell scripting is required.
Must have 5 years of experience in installing, upgrading and supporting Windows servers (2003 and/or 2008) in a business environment.
The individual must be able to work independently with minimal supervision or direction, manage multiple priorities, and be able to work in a cross-cultural environment.
Assist Helpdesk personnel on systems admin related issues and basic troubleshooting skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
Experience managing 3rd party vendors and support tickets required.
This position requires excellent team participation skills and a self-motivated individual.
English fluency a plus.