Windows System Administrator Backup Specialist
Location:         Golden, CO



Position Synopsis:

This position is for a Windows Backup Administrator in the Client and Operational Services (COS) organization, part of the Information Services Office. The staff member will have responsibility for performing backups and recoveries in a Windows systems administration functions for the Windows 2003/2008 Server environment.

Responsibilities

§ Windows System Backup Administration - 70%

o Perform basic Windows SA duties:

§ Backups and restores for servers and enterprise systems

§ Troubleshoot system and network problems related to backups and restores

§ Performance monitoring of backups

§ Install and maintain Windows operating systems and applications

§ Active Directory administration

§ Apply patches and maintain prudent cyber security

o Be a part of an on call rotation for after-hours support

§ Technical Consulting - 15%

o Consult with staff to understand their IT requirements and recommend solutions

o Partner with IS staff to evaluate new backup technologies

o Work with staff, contractors and vendors to resolve complex system and network integration issues

§ Project Management - 10%

o Participate in a change management process to plan and manage the installation of new systems, upgrades to existing systems and enhancements to the IT infrastructure

§ Documentation - 5%

o Perform timely documentation for all infrastructure backup systems, networks and applications software

Requirements

> 5 years experience (minimum) in Windows Server system administration including Windows Server 2003/2008.

>Backup experience in a Microsoft Active Directory environment.

> Strong Windows Server skills including architecture, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting

> Skilled knowledge and understanding of Windows Server environment, including standard services, protocols, and applications

> Practiced knowledge of Windows system/network performance issues and solutions

> Practiced knowledge of Exchange 2003/2007 and VMware ESX

> Ability to plan, document, install and effectively implement complex server software across heterogeneous server and networking environments

> Proven track record with projects and deploying new technology

> Good writing and documentation skills

> Must possess good communication skills

> Must be able to work in a professional manner on a directed team

Preferred Skills

> Experience with Microsoft Data Protection Manager

> Experience with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Services 2007

> Experience with Microsoft Unified Communications deployment and architecture

> Scripting skills (Wise, VBS, Powershell ...)

> Knowledge of RSA, Blackberry Enterprise Server, SQL, MS Systems Center Operations Manager, Microsoft Forefront, DFS, Thin clients, Citrix

> Background in HP servers and iSCSI storage

> Linux skills


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