Network Engineer

Top Skills:

• Active directory
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• ACS and VMSvideo management systems

Core Responsibilities

• Performs Windows server administration; designs, installs/decommissions, and configures servers both on-prem.
• Supports server OS and Application deployments and other special projects like server migrations etc.
• Monitors servers for security threats and vulnerabilities, such as malware, viruses, and other attacks, and takes appropriate action to mitigate these risks.  
• Monitors the performance of servers and ensures that they are running smoothly; this includes checking system logs, monitoring resource usage, and addressing any issues that arise.  
• Maintains reports regarding system downtime, plans for preventative maintenance, and disaster recovery.
• Improves and maintains monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions.
• Maintains inventory and asset configuration documentation.
• Ensures change control processes are followed and service levels, affected by those changes, are maintained.
• Troubleshoots server issues such as software and hardware failures, connectivity issues, and security breaches.
• Conducts log analysis and patch management to ensure high system integrity and security.
• Assists with management of Active Directory, Group Policies, Users and Computers; manages user accounts, permissions, and access control to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data and resources. 
• Performs scheduled and ad hoc control/compliance validation; assesses and audits against Company security policies and standards.
• Ensures that the server's operating system and applications are up to date with the latest security updates and patches.
• Ensures that the server's data is regularly backed up and can be restored in the event of a disaster or system failure.
• Serves as technical expert in server systems administration and systems management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specification and Desired Skills

• Windows servers.
• Knowledge of ACS and VMS (AXIS, Genetec, AMAG, ProWatch, MorphoManager, etc.)
• Understanding of AD.
• Previous experience with security operations is a plus.
• Previous system administration experience is a plus.
• Experience working in high-pace environments with little supervision.
• Communication.
• Scripting skills a plus.
• Documentation and presentation skills. 
• Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical). 

Attention to details and compliance oriented