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Title:  Experienced System Administrator
Location:  New York, NY
Job Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:   per Year
Reference Code:  950350-AQG
Description:  A major client, located in New York City, is seeking an experienced System Administrator. Job Responsibilities: Tool Smiting:
  • Automation of software builds and deployment
  • Administer, maintain, and monitor servers for many clients in multiple locations in the NYC area including the central hosting facility
  • Ensure corporate and client environments are operational and available on a 24/7 basis
System Performance Analysis and Tuning:
  • Be responsible for day-to-day maintenance including user account management and security, data back-up and recovery, installation of systems and software, installation of system patches, and collaborating with team members on issue resolutions
  • Document systems, configurations, and operational instructions
  • Develop proposals for recommending upgrades for software / hardware
  • Plan for sizing and scaling of servers
Environment:
  • Servers: UNIX, Linux, NT/2000 Servers, and VMware
  • Software: Application Servers, Apache, SMTP, MS Exchange, Back Exec, and Veritas
  • databases: Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, and MySQL
  • SAN: EMC and NetApp
Requirements:  The skills, experience, and education required for this position include the following:
  • A minimum of 5+ years of related experience
  • Expertise in UNIX, Linux, and Windows hardware / software troubleshooting techniques and enterprise infrastructure support
  • Knowledge and/or experience in LANs, WANs, and security
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline, or the equivalent in training and experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Client oriented and service minded
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Team player and collaborative personality
  • Performance tuning
  • Hardware assembly, testing, and deployment
  • Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and occasionally work during unusual hours
Plusses:
  • DBA experience
  • Wireless networking
  • Familiar with the Software Development Lifecycle
  • SANS
  • Scripting
  • J2EE and .NET software architecture