Network & Systems Administrator

Kore1, Inc., the world leader in the recruitment of creative and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for a Network & Systems Administrator - Valley Center, CA Job Description Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the external/internal multi-level network and information systems, which include network application development and support, infrastructure implementation and network security. Design and plan network systems and architecture. Integrate the capability of multiple dissimilar servers at various locations to communicate as a common system on the network. Work with consultants, outside vendors and IT Director to implement designs and develop hardware and software solutions to meet organization needs. Install, configure, test, and implement servers and networks. Monitor systems performance and statistics. Monitors disk space availability. Examine files on disks having insufficient space. Remove obsolete or other nonessential files, as necessary. Collect system workload and/or disk utilization statistics and projects future systems usage. Recommend systems hardware and software purchases to meet the organization's growth, security, and needs. Sets up multiple servers to communicate on assigned networks. Work on a full range of multi-level server platforms. Configure, install, and maintain directory structures, security, and applications software. May survey users to determine the common applications and variety of software as well as software needs. Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation for network infrastructures, servers, and procedures. Convey information to the key stakeholders and community as appropriate regarding network and server interface protocols. Develop, maintain, and administer all network server backups, which also include data replication, data recovery, and disaster recovery. Schedule system downtime with the organization to facilitate hardware and software upgrades, changeovers, and backups. Convert applications and data from one network platform to another. Implement data conversions and transitions from old to new systems. Implement and maintain virtual machine environments utilizing VMware vSphere. Manage and implement various email, web base hosting, and other internal/external systems and accounts, if applicable. Install software and configures systems to support services. Troubleshoot user access problems. Analyze user needs for future software purchase or upgrades. Participate in troubleshooting to resolve network hardware and operations problems, including but not limited to connectivity, internet access, electronic mail and file servers. Analyze problems and make modifications to network systems and individual programs as required. Conduct research and perform analysis; prepare and present reports regarding project feasibility, equipment utilization, project development, and the cost of applications. Assist in the preparation of developing an IT department budget; monitor approved expenditures with budget limits; make recommendations regarding, equipment, materials and supplies. Maintain the support ticketing system, prioritize and respond to and/or dispatch support calls and issue reports to the IT Director on a monthly basis. Qualifications Requirements: Bachelors or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems or a closely related field. Must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in computer system operation, designing, developing, analyzing, maintaining, and implementing multi-level platforms systems in LAN/WAN environments, as well implementing complex database management systems. Credentials required. Must have at least 2-3 certifications: Microsoft Certifications such as MCSE (Current OS), MCSA, MCDBA, MCAP and Cisco Certifications: Cisco Professional or Expert level certifications- CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, CCSP, OR CCIP. And Oracle Certifications like Oracle OCA, OCP, or OCM. ITIL or PMP is a huge plus. Must have excellent computer skills with Internet/E-mail, MS Office Suite Software, Server Management and Security, LAN/WAN Networking, TCP/IP and other protocols, Wireless, VoIP, and Help Desk Operations. Knowledge of principals, practices and techniques of multi-level network systems management and general administration. Methods and techniques used to install, test, and operate multi-level network hardware and software. Windows Server OS and network security. Capability and capacity of various software products/communication utilities. Principles of data communications and telecommunications when installing, testing, and maintaining network systems. Principles of TCP/IP and related protocols. Teleprocessing and telecommunications architecture. Windows and Mac computer operating systems. Programming tools and equipment, software, and utilities. Concepts, methods, techniques, and capabilities of platform connectivity products. Concepts, methods, and techniques of project management pertaining to information technology. Additional Information Bachelors Degree, 5 years experience highly desired. Network & Systems Admin. MS Certifications, Cisco, Oracle Certs, etc. Windows OS, VMWare Internet/E-mail, MS Office Suite Software, Server Management and Security, LAN/WAN Networking, TCP/IP and other protocols, Wireless, VoIP, and Help Desk Operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kore1