Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator

Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description: To design, implement, support, and maintain the Department of Computer Science's state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and environment by using technical knowledge and skills to support network attached storage, desktops, servers, large-scale digital storage, MS Windows OS and services as well as aspects of IT security, virtualization, and major operating systems. To provide technical leadership to staff and faculty in supporting the mission of the Department of Computer Science to include providing direct supervision to one classified employee and several student workers.

Minimum Qualifications: Strong knowledge of administering MS Windows Server OS (2003 to current) and MS windows desktop OS (VISTA to current). Strong knowledge in administering Network Attached Storage in a replicated environment. Strong knowledge of administering a complex computer network (routers and switches) of over 1000 drops. Strong knowledge of security and patching for the above systems. Strong knowledge of administering a UNIX server environment. Strong customer service and problem resolution skills. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers, students, staff, and faculty to resolve technical problems with little or no supervision. Demonstrated strong ability to provide technical and project leadership to other staff.

Additional Considerations: Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer