Systems Administrator

Unisys
Hopkins, MN, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Active Directory Federation Services Domain Controllers Antivirus Softwares Unix Cloud Computing Command Prompt Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Linux Domain Name System Security Extensions Domain Name System (DNS)
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VMware ESX Servers Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Subnetting Mainframes Windows Servers Microsoft Cluster Server Citrix Systems Performance Tuning Public Key Infrastructure Windows PowerShell Remote Desktop Services Telnet Virtual Hosting VMware VSphere Scripting File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Caching Vcenter Network Server Vmware

Requirements

AD, VMware and Windows administrator

  • 8+ years of experience in Windows and VMware
  • Certification- VCP / MCSE
  • Good exposure to ITIL process like incident, change, problem and change management
  • Good communication Skills
  • Willingness to work in shifts (24 x 7 x 365 model ) Technical skills required: VMware

  • In-depth knowledge and experience on VMware ESX and ESXi (4.1, 5.1, 5.5, 6.5) hypervisors installation and administration.
  • In depth troubleshooting skills in VCenter, ESX and ESXi hosts, Networking and storage.
  • Capacity planning skill for virtual hosts and VMs.
  • Experience on planning, deploying and maintain VMware vSphere environments.
  • Experience in consolidation and upgrade.
  • VM deployment skills form Templates and OVA/OVF.
  • P2 V and V 2V conversion skills
  • Good knowledge on VMware integrated backup and restore solutions.

Windows

  • In-depth knowledge and experience on Windows server operating systems (Windows 2019,2016, 2012, 2008) management and administration.
  • High-level trouble shooting skill required on OS related issues, which include memory dump analysis skills and performance tuning.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience on server security hardening with includes patching, antivirus, PKI infrastructure and IPSec encryptions.
  • Good knowledge on Microsoft clustering and NLB services.
  • Experience on designing Server infrastructure.
  • Good knowledge on storage and networking which help to design server.
  • Good control on windows command line tools and power shell/VB scripting.
  • Working experience on Windows infrastructure services like FTP, Telnet, DNS and DHCP etc…
  • Good knowledge on Microsoft licensing for Servers, Terminal services etc…

Active Directory (Relevant Experience: min. 15 years)

  • Expertise on ADFS infrastructure, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and support.
  • Expertise on Active Directory Administration (Windows 2016, 2019, 2012 and 2008)
  • Good knowledge on FRS,DFSR replication
  • Good knowledge on Active Directory Sites, Subnets, KCC, Replication and Cost interval
  • Good Knowledge on Bridgehead servers, Global catalogs and Universal Group Membership Caching
  • Good knowledge on AD troubleshooting on the replications issues, time stamps, net logon parsing on the account lockouts
  • Good knowledge on metadata cleanup, domain controller placement on the disaster scenarios
  • Knowledge on Active directory DNS, Stub zones, Secondary DNS , Conditional forwarders, root hints and DNS scavenging procedures
  • Good Knowledge on DNSSEC and Global Name Zones
  • Good Knowledge on Forest and Domain DNS zones
  • Knowledge on GPO’s/GPP’s analyzing, planning and designing
  • Knowledge on trusts and terminology’s
  • Good exposure to ITIL process like incident, change, problem and change management
  • Good communication Skills
  • Willingness to work in shifts (24 x 7 x 365 model ), * University degree or equivalent education and experience * Minimum of 6 years domain experience * Strong understanding of a large server environment (i.e. Windows, Unix, Linux, Mainframe) Recommended Certifications: VDI - CCA (Citrix), Windows - VMware (VCP) MCSE Cloud platform AWS Cloud Practitioner Associate

About the company

We Believe in Better!

We are a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions that can help change the world. Enhancing people’s lives through secure, reliable advanced technology is our vision.

At Unisys, we believe in better! Here, you have the opportunity to learn new skills, apply your expertise, and solve complex problems with cutting edge technologies and solutions. You are part of a global diverse team that supports you, drives change, and delivers successful results consistently.

Our associates are at the forefront of everything we do, driving our clients’ successes while giving back to communities and making this world a safer and more secure place to live and work. Our success is a direct result of the work of our people who live and breathe our . Simply put, we believe in better lives. Join us!, Unisys is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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