Infrastructure / Server Manager
Responsibilities:
· Will Direct the planning and design for our Distributed Server
Architecture and Engineering environments and oversee Management of Enterprise
Wide Distributed Server Infrastructure Environment (1K plus Servers) and of
both internal and external staff
· Manage any outsourcing of hardware, virtualization, operating systems
and middleware
· Develop and implement system management/monitoring service level
agreements consistent with ITIL processes for operational efficiency and
systems availability. Oversee transition of current reactive state of ITIL to a
pro-active capacity planning state.
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Improves proactive capabilities for providing high system availability
and disaster recovery mechanisms for all servers. Deals with capacity planning
for future growth and expansion of the network server infrastructure; improves
efficiencies in server hardware, storage area network and network attached
storage.
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Prepares cost-benefit and return on equity analysis for all Operating
Expenses. Leverage spending to optimize and/or consolidate current contracts. Prepares
operating budgets. Ensures adherence to these budgets and takes corrective
action if and when necessary.
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Oversee improve the management and administration of the server
infrastructure.
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Responsible for total cost of ownership; drives the reduction of energy
requirements for all networked server and storage hardware in the enterprise.
Includes electrical power, cooling, network and data center space.
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Drives reduction in systems operational work load by improving on server
administration capabilities.
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Ensures that team backups are in place for all areas of server
administration.
· Design and implement remote management support capabilities.
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Responsible for Enterprise Architecture for Windows, VMware, Citrix, Middleware,
Linux and Unix Server Operating Systems and Applications.
· Designs and implements data archiving solutions; sets documentation
standards and ensures all documents are current.
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Attends and participates in weekly change control meetings. Ensures
attendance is met for all operational weekly meetings including security
control, project estimating, disaster recovery planning and company initiatives
such as acquisition integration and ERP implementations.
· Plans for quarterly Disaster Recovery tests. Ensures regular test
procedures are in place and executed.
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Ensures all aspects of server infrastructure to meet PCI annual DSS
requirements. Assigns team owners to ensure vulnerabilities are known and have
remediation plans in place.
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Ensures receipt of internal audit documentation and reports in a timely
manner
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Maintains on-call escalation process to ensure systems availability
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Ensures adherence to server related project budgets and takes
corrective action as necessary.
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Maintains leading-edge knowledge of Server related technologies.
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Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as
required.
Requirements:
· BA/BS Degree, Advanced Degree a plus
· Seven plus years IT Server Infrastructure Engineering and Architecture
experience including five years of supervision / staff management is required
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Strong, current experience in supporting Windows and Active Directory
(to 2013 and Office 365) along with hands-On experience with Linux, Unix, and
Middleware
· MCSE Certification or relevant experience is required
· Advanced understanding of Unix / Linux scripting, Active Directory,
VMware, and Citrix
· Hands-On experience with Network Protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP,
FTP, etc...), Switches, Firewalls, Routers, VLANS, and Networking Concepts. Advanced
understanding of Networking/Distributed Computing Environment Concepts to
include configuring NFS, NIS, WINS, DNS. Will have a strong knowledge of
Routing Concepts
· As a Hands-On Manager, will demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills
with Hardware, OS, Application issues, Browsers and Web Servers along with advanced
knowledge of System Administration Tools, Processes and Procedures
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Advanced knowledge with aspects of systems administration to include: configuration
of mail systems, system installation and configuration, printing systems,
security, and installing third-party
software
· Design experience with SAP or Oracle ERP Infrastructure is preferred
· Strong current MS Office skills are a must
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Will have a demonstrated ability to build and maintain partner and
vendor relationships
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Absolutely must have Strong Interpersonal and English Communication
Skills and the ability to interface with internal and external audiences at all
levels
This is a permanent, full
time position.
All candidates MUST be local to Farmingdale, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you
are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States
without sponsorship and must reside locally. Sorry, NO Visa sponsorships or Transfers at this time. No 3rd Party
Recruiters unless you represent a local candidate
with these qualifications
RESUMES FROM OUTSIDE OF THE US
WILL NOT BE READ
