Senior Systems Administrator

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, in the BPO sector, is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator.

Our client, in the BPO sector, is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator.

Reporting to the Head of IT, the successful candidate will be responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical enterprise systems.

Main responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the company host computers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair. Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.
• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. Trains technical staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
• Performs troubleshooting as required. As such, leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.
• Establishes, maintains and manages users Active Directory accounts. Installs, modifies and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems. Provides server support related to other software.
• Establishes guidelines and methods for the installation and management of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, switches, tape libraries and other components.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources
• Develops procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse.
• Develops procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
• Implement and Maintain a PCI DSS Standard for the Server/Network and Telecommunication Infrastructure.

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology/Information Systems or related discipline. 
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in complex systems design, programming and systems software and support.
• MCSE Certifications will be a definite advantage

Candidate profile:

• Good Knowledge of Microsoft 2012 Server operating systems; current equipment and technologies in use; Microsoft system administration, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools; effective project management techniques; principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2013 DAG Infrastructure.
• Microsoft Sharepoint, 2010 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012
• Good Knowledge of Networking and Cisco Technologies
• Ability to: Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with PCI DSS Standard; communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility; perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively.