Junior Systems Administrator

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Atlanta, GA
Contract

Growing company in Midtown is searching for a Junior-level Systems/Network Administrator on a contract to perm basis. In this role, you will work on a small infrastructure team, owning and supporting the environment from systems administration (70%) to network and security (30%). Ideally the candidate will have experience working in a smaller to medium-sized, fast paced company, where he/she has hands in many different areas. This company has an entrepreneurial feel, a cutting edge environment, competitive salaries, a strong vacation plan, retirement plans, low cost health insurance coverage, and much more!

Responsibilities :

  • Assisting with responding to Help Desk tickets including break / fix for internal and external users.
  • Manage domains, AD, user access/permissions.
  • Build and configure PCs, laptops, servers for business uses and production use, primarily Windows OS initially.
  • Assist with maintaining Servers (Majority Windows, some Linux) - systems monitoring, remote management, handling web/database/storage servers.
  • Handle sw/hw support.
  • Make sure company co-location data centers are stable and performing properly.
  • Handle level 2 support for company employees / after hours if needed.
  • Admin company DNS/renewels, make sure employees adhere to company security standards.
  • Apply patches, fixes, and OS updates as needed.
  • Assist with vulnerability scans and pen tests.
  • Manage backup process, onsite and offsite.
  • Maintain networking equipment and monitor network for intrusion detections.

Requirements :

  • 4+ years systems administration, including Windows Server concepts, Active Directory, VMWare, and some working knowledge of SANs (network storage and backups).
  • Server and network troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience with virtualization using VMWare is a must have.
  • Must have at least 3+ years of networking experience (Cisco, Brocade,etc.) – particularly firewalls, routers, PIXs.
  • Comfortable with WAN/LAN technologies, switching protocols.
  • Very familiar with security policies and procedures, VPN, supporting firewalls.

Preferences :

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Office 365 experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 /year

Local candidates only:

  • Atlanta, GA

Required experience:

  • windows, wmware, networking, : 4 years

Required education:

  • Bachelor's
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