Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Chicago, IL, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$79,000.0 - $110,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows HP Servers Linux Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Hypervisor System Center Configuration Manager NetApp Applications Server Administration TCP/IP Backup and Restore Data Storage Management
+4 more
Build Server SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Nutanix Veeam

Job description

Troubleshoot issues escalated from 1st and 2nd level user support helpdesks.

Proposing and implementing system and procedural enhancements.

Monitoring system usage and performance and troubleshooting issues.

Document implementations for knowledge transfer.

Perform hardware and software upgrades.

Project manage and lead solo projects and/or with a team.

Requirements

Experience in administration, management, upgrade implementations of Exchange.

Knowledge of multiple operating systems and related utilities and hardware.

Build server system and install applications.

Experience with storage management, TCP/IP, system monitoring and tools.

Experience with SCCM patching tools.

Hypervisor experience.

A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or the equivalent experience.

Added bonus if you have

Specific knowledge/expertise in administering the following:

Exchange Administration

OS: MS Windows Server, Linux

Hardware: NetApp, Nutanix, HP Servers, HP StoreOnce

Hypervisors: Hyper-V, AOS

SQL Server Administration

Domino Notes Server Administration

Backup Systems: HYCU, Veeam

Benefits & conditions

The Salary for this position will be 79,000 to 110,000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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