Systems Administrator (Support within a NOC)

Job Description

Job Description

* Please, No Agencies! No C2C! *

* This position is FULLY ON-SITE in Columbia, SC *

* Due to Gov't Security Clearance requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens. *

AAC is seeking a Systems Administrator for an exciting opportunity in downtown Columbia, SC. This position would require the ability to obtain a Government Clearance. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with at least 2 years of experience that is excited to troubleshoot IT issues in person as well as over the phone, within a Network Operations Center (NOC)

The first 8-12 weeks of this position would be fully onsite, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

Afterwards, the candidate must be willing to work ANY of the three shifts available:

• 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• 2nd Shift (1:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• 3rd Shift (9:30 PM - 7:30 AM)

SCOPE:

• The System Administrator must possess a solid working knowledge of networks, servers and desktop applications with the ability to multitask while monitoring and working through issues on both phone calls and emails.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related IT field OR
• Microsoft Fundamentals or CompTIA certifications  OR
• 2 years IT Help Desk support experience in a Windows Active Directory environment OR
• 2 years of experience in Windows Active Directory, network, IT operations, and IT hardware support

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Ability and knowledge to perform primary steady-state administration, monitoring of enterprise management systems, maintaining systems, troubleshooting issues, correcting problems, installing system security patches, patch management, hardware and software upgrades, data storage, data retrieval, backup job creation, backup job modification, backup job verification, data replication, system optimizations, updating documentation, and providing research assistance for problem resolution involving configuration issues or other conflicts
• Knowledge and experience supporting steady-state, enterprise-wide SCCM deployments
• Experience and knowledge monitoring, supporting and utilizing enterprise management applications and tools such as, but not limited to HP SIM, SolarWinds, CommVault, vCenter, NICE Vision Control Net, EVOIP Nagios monitoring, SCCM, SCSM, SCOM, Splunk, Cisco PRIME, Dell OpenManage Essentials, customized SharePoint sites
• Knowledge, expertise, and technical proficiencies providing steady-state support for an enterprise-wide Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure. Thorough understanding of enterprise-level server software including the latest Microsoft Server technologies to include associated hardware and software
• Ability to manage and perform enterprise-wide upgrades and changes systematically and regularly
• Ability to monitor systems for potential problems and resolve issues promptly. Ability to monitor systems and activities to ensure compliance with enterprise-wide standards
• Ability to manage AD/DC components, such as DNS, Organizational Units, AD Sites and subnets, GPOs, ACLs, accounts/passwords, create accounts, disable accounts, delete accounts, add DC Groups, and perform system backup/recovery operations
• Ability and knowledge to perform secondary administration providing steady-state monitoring of systems, access control, hardware installations, wiring/cabling support, equipment rack re-locations, power source support, backup media rotations, etc. This assistance could also include installations/upgrades, OS configurations, problem resolution, and system administration or recovery with the direct guidance of the remote staff
• Knowledge and experience in supporting steady-state systems Backup, Restore, and Recovery procedures

Advanced Automation Consulting, Inc., with our corporate office in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC.

We operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the *Best of the Best* in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients.

Company Description

Advanced Automation Consulting, Inc., with our corporate office in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC. \n\nWe operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the *Best of the Best* in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients.