Senior Systems Administrator

The Senior Systems Administrator works within the framework of established operating procedures and in close cooperation with internal and external support personnel; takes a lead role in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and support of the Health System's server infrastructure to assure operational availability. Responsible for all phases of MS Windows Servers/Clusters, VMWare environment, Citrix environment, VDI environment, MS SQL environment, MS Exchange Server as well as physical servers, blade servers/environments, backup systems and storage solutions of all Intel-based systems

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Maintains, administers and installs servers, including but not limited to, installation and configuration of new and existing servers, server upgrades; creates and maintains accurate server and project related documentation.

3. *Maintains and creates backup solutions for servers; provides maintenance, backup and recovery plans for servers and database systems.

4. Maintains and deploys anti-virus and anti-spyware protection for the Medical Center.

5. *Designs, maintains and administers user and server security; designs workstation security and works with IT support staff on implementation and administration.

6. *Creates, tests and deploys software packages and scripts to install, update and maintain software packages on workstations.

7. Researches specifications and makes recommendations of servers, capacity of servers, server-related hardware devices and software.

8. Effectively uses project management tools and methodologies.

9. *Serves as a project leader on diverse Medical Center-wide projects in order to ensure that technology implementation is effective; coaches other staff on issues related to system administration.

10. Works with departmental staff to create processes and standards to deploy new technologies.

11. *Develops, coordinates and implements schedules with vendor and users of applications to achieve a successful implementation process; works with vendors to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems including network, server, printing, management tools, operating systems, etc.

12. Assists in the testing and documentation of new and updated software to ensure quality control and performance standards are met.

13. Provides ongoing second level support of installed systems and end-user hardware/software issues.

14. *Provides regular feedback to management regarding system administration issues; advises management of new developments in hardware, software, systems administration, systems optimization and systems management.

15. Enters restricted access areas, without supervision, to perform assigned work.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of Active Directory design, deployment, maintenance and group policy management.

2. Knowledge of Windows servers design, configuration and implementation.

3. Knowledge of Terminal server technologies including Citrix Metaframe/Presentation server, MS Virtual server and VMware.

4. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration, MS Windows and MS Office, Linux, MS Project and enterprise backup solutions.

5. Knowledge of enterprise storage systems, SAN, NAS, iSCSI.

6. Knowledge of server class hardware and blade systems.

7. Knowledge of network design, IP protocol suite and network devices.

8. Knowledge of PC configurations and troubleshooting MS Windows workstations.

9. Knowledge of VPN technologies.

10. Knowledge of scripting or light programming as it relates to workstations and server task automation.

11. Skill in the core competencies with respect to design, implementation and team leadership.

12. Ability to identify and evaluate alternative and innovative solutions to problems.

13. Ability to create appropriate network and systems documentation.

14. Ability to establish and manage priorities, plan multiple and complex tasks and evaluate outcomes.

15. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

16. Ability to lead teams and work as a team member.

17. Ability to interact effectively with clients, coworkers and vendors having a broad range of computer knowledge and ability.

18. Ability to grasp complex technical and business systems, processes and principles across IT functions and relationships in support of organizational goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field of study required. Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field of study preferred. Microsoft certification required. Minimum of four (4) years experience implementing, testing and troubleshooting in a complex Microsoft Windows environment required. Linux experience preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Maintains skill sets and certifications for the core competencies of MS Servers, VMWare & Citrix.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Under the Nebraska Radiation Control Act governing the Gamma Knife, employees in this job description are required to be deemed trustworthy and reliable. The information required includes identity verification, a background check, employment and education history.