Network and System Administrator

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting‑edge digital innovation for our customers. We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics. Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including:

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POSITION PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Manage network and server environments for CRC Americas data centers and locations, ensure business continuity by proactively monitoring IT Infrastructure and providing advanced IT support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Server & client administration (planning, architecting, implementing, optimizing, tuning, patching, troubleshooting, etc.) of Windows-based systems. Administer and maintain AD, GPO, MS Exchange, DNS, DHCP and related services in O365 environment. Administer and maintain Virtual (such as VMWare) environment. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with, and tuning existing server-based hardware, operating systems, and software for optimum performance. Administer and maintain Cisco Network environment, SAN/NAS environment. Test, troubleshoot, and tune WAN, WLAN, LAN, VLAN, firewall, VPN, etc. and related systems. Configuring and Maintaining Proxy/Web Filtering and related security products. Work with vendor and service provider to resolve network & server related issues and review invoices and costs. Manage, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve issues regarding voice communications (VoIP) and related systems. Manage and maintain data backup/recovery, antivirus installations and policy. Perform Network/Server utilization/Assessments/Monitoring. Provide monthly utilization and uptime reports for all company locations. Evaluate and implement opportunities for automation, tools & exception based alerts for the services listed above. Participate in building policies and procedures for the systems listed above, keeping global use in mind. Serve as an escalation point for IT Help Desk Technicians, provide supplemental help desk, Provide advanced support for the company wide desktop IT hardware and software in use. Provide needed documentation to IT help desk team to support end-users in the systems that we employ. Participate in periodic and as needed after hours IT support, projects & systems maintenance. Stay abreast with new technologies & certifications relevant to the job. Communicate changes to end users and provide training to end users or IT helpdesk as needed. Lead or participate in IT Infrastructure projects as assigned by Department Manager. Perform other related duties as required and assigned by Department Manager. Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

5 – 7 years of combined Network and Server Administration experience in a CISCO/Microsoft/VMWare environment. Experience and advance knowledge of Windows Environment. Experience and advance knowledge of SAN, RAID arrays and Server Virtualization. Experience implementing and managing network hardware including Cisco firewalls, core switches, Wireless controllers, routers and related components. Experience managing and administering Cisco VoIP (Call Manager, Contact Center and Unity). Experience and advance knowledge of O365 environment. Advance knowledge in Power Shell scripting. Minimum 1 year experience with managing IT Infrastructure projects. Skills: Exceptional customer service orientation. Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Highly self‑motivated, directed with keen attention to detail. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport‑building, listening and questioning skills. Exceptional written, documentation and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure and fast paced environment. Basic to intermediate project management. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonoma Consulting Inc.