Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSE) or additional professional training preferred
2-3 years of experience in Windows server administration including troubleshooting
Proficient in Microsoft server systems and MS Office products
Experience with Data Loss Prevention and Identity Lifecycle Management is a plus
Familiarity with Windows 2008 & 2012, Cisco UCS, VMware, Active Directory, NetApp NAS, IBM SAN, Backup technologies is preferred
Responsibilities
Support and maintain all Windows physical and VMware virtual servers and storage arrays
Oversee software installations and resolve performance issues
Manage DNS, SMTP, DHCP, and related server applications
Provide Level II technical support in collaboration with the IT Help Desk
Participate in IT projects, contributing to technical design
Evaluate new technologies and propose IT service projects
Ensure best practices for system administration and data security
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment with IT leadership
Engagement in diverse IT projects
Involvement in strategic planning with IT resources
Exposure to modern technology and infrastructure solutions
Full Job Description
System Administrator
Position Overview The Server & Storage Administrator will report to the Director of Information Technology and will be primarily responsible for the support and maintenance of all server and storage infrastructure components within the company and driving the standardization of these components across all company offices and data center locations.
Responsible for supporting and maintaining performance, capacities for all Windows physical and VMWare virtual servers and the associated direct attached and SAN/NAS storage arrays.
Maintains authorized software (operating system and application) installed on servers and workstations; oversees the running of applications to identify and resolve problems; continues performance enhancement with measurable benchmarks.
Maintains DNS, SMTP, DHCP domain controllers, storage arrays, active directory applications, printing, mail, web servers and FTP services for the enterprise.
Provides Level II technical support to users to resolve problems in conjunction with the IT Help Desk.
Participate in IT projects through the design and development stages, preparing a technical design that reflects business requirements and is consistent with IT Strategy and overall IT Architecture.
Evaluate new technologies and develop project proposals for new IT services, including pilots and production applications and services.
Provide best practices to follow for local and remote systems including user administration, automation, patch management, backup and restore, capacity/log monitoring, clustering, replication and migration.
Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.
Develops the processes and associated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation to install server/storage components in a standardized manner. Performs periodic audits to ensure all server/storage infrastructure components meet configuration & security standards.
Provides technical support to various departments, business branch offices and users with regards to server/storage configuration, performance and availability.
Maintains highest levels of data security and protection from disaster.
Works under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.
Consults with senior peers on non-complex projects to learn through experience.
Develops effective working relationships within the company and with vendor/partners.
Works in collaboration with other IT resources and the Director of IT to build an IT strategic plan and ensures all decisions going forward align with the server and storage infrastructure strategy.
Requirements
Microsoft certifications (e.g. MCSE) or additional professional training preferred
2 to 3 years' experience preferred in Windows server administration support including troubleshooting hardware and software for servers and storage
Proficient with Microsoft server systems and MS Office products such as Word and Excel
Experience with Data Loss Prevention and Identity Lifecycle Management a plus
Preferred previous experience with Windows 2008 & 2012, Cisco UCS, VSphere/VMware, Active directory, NetApp NAS, IBM V Series SAN, Symantec BackupExec / Barracuda Backup devices
Ability to communicate well both verbally and written to senior leadership
About Bloomberg
Bloomberg L.P. is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by Michael Bloomberg in 1981, with the help of Thomas Secunda, Duncan MacMillan, Charles Zegar, and a 12% ownership investment by Merrill Lynch. Bloomberg L.P. provides financial software tools and enterprise applications such as analytics and equity trading platform, data services, and news to financial companies and organizations through the Bloomberg Terminal (via its Bloomberg Professional Service), its core revenue-generating product. Bloomberg L.P. also includes a wire service (Bloomberg News), a global television network (Bloomberg Television), digital websites, a radio station (WBBR), subscription-only newsletters, and three magazines: Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets, and Bloomberg Pursuits.
