CA, US
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Junior Windows System Administrator who will act as a backup and shadow resource for the Senior and Mid-Level Administrators. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their experience in server administration, patch management, and backup monitoring. You will work closely with the team, ensuring that all tasks have sufficient backup coverage, and that no critical processes are delayed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a backup resource for the primary administrators, providing coverage when necessary.
- Assist in monitoring server health using tools like Nagios, and escalate any critical issues.
- Help with patch management, ensuring all systems are properly updated.
- Support SOX compliance by helping gather evidence, take screenshots, and prepare reports.
- Assist in server migrations, server decommissions, and server builds.
- Provide basic support for software installations, including anti-virus, security agents, and other applications.
Required Skills:
- 3-5 years of experience with Windows Server Administration.
- Familiarity with server monitoring and patch management tools (Arc, WSUS, Nagios).
- Understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and basic networking.
- Willingness to learn and assist with larger server migration and decommissioning projects.
- Basic knowledge of server backup solutions and compliance management.
Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (Preferred)
- CompTIA A+ (Optional)
- ITIL v4 Foundation (Optional)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Optional)