VCentre & Cloud System Admin

Job Description

esponsible for the Microsoft Infrastructure Platform including the physical, VCentre and Cloud systems by performing the following;

Control of the Windows systems on day-to-day basis
Manage and maintain the VMware infrastructure
Build and install computer infrastructure
Configure the servers
Perform System Administration
Perform Backup & Recovery
Provide Technical Support
Conduct Testing and Deployment of new components
Patch servers to fix vulnerabilities
Ensure all servers meets the agreed cyber security baseline (CSB) requirements

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership

Installation, upgrade and maintenance of all windows operating system, services and 3rd party products
Install hardware and software upgrades according to established specifications
Performs performance monitoring, regular back-up and ensures others comply with back-up procedures
Adds and deletes users, user directories, passwords and applications as needed
Executes recovery procedures according to established guidelines
Analyses and resolves problems on a local level in an accurate and timely manner; escalates problem to appropriate personnel
Answers calls from local administrators and/or users in a timely manner
Schedules and/or performs maintenance on components as needed
Implement security policies and administer security rules
Provide system accounting reports for CPU usage, disk, IO
Carry out Windows based projects from installation, implementation through to completion of project and making it a production system
Implement monitoring tools
Provide system documentation and operational procedure book
Knowledgeable of spam filtering and antivirus appliances or software and spy ware controls.
Administration and monitoring of Active Directory and serves as a Domain Administrator.
Research problems, resolves issues, provides root cause analysis, documents findings, and takes corrective action as required

Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience

Exceptional track record in the configuration, management of Microsoft Infrastructure Platform including the physical, VCentre and Cloud systems
Hardening and patching of windows operating systems
Understanding and proven capability of working within an environment of rapid operational and cultural change
Must have working knowledge in virtualization and cloud computing
Strong problem diagnosing and troubleshooting skills
Support greater use of automation of all key activities

Must Have Technical And Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, Diploma in information systems,
MCITP,MCSE or related field preferred
4 or more years of Microsoft administration
2+ years’ experience with Antivirus administration and Support
2+ years’ experience with Virtual Servers, VMWARE, Windows Terminal Server Management and Security and Server Configuration