Description

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

Education

Any Gradute