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SalaryRole : Windows Network Administrator
Location : College station,Texas
Experience : 6+ Years
Duration : Long term (Contract to hire then full-time)
USC & GC only
Job Description :
Job Description Summary:
Provide Local Area Networking (LAN) and personal computer support to The Texas A&M University System Offices. Maintain, monitor, manage and secure network servers, network services and personal computers. Support networked and non-networked departmental applications. Research, evaluate, assist with purchase, make recommendations, implement and provide consulting guidance on technology products to better assist departments in achieving their goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
● Provide virtual environment administration, which includes the research, design, installation and implementation, monitoring and maintenance of virtual appliances, servers and applications, including the underlying physical host, network and data storage.
● Provide local area network support (server hardware and software administration), security, support, maintenance, monitoring, installation, troubleshooting, training and consultation.
● Operating Systems to support include Windows Servers and Windows PCs.
● Server services to support include file, print, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange and RRAS VPN.
● Provide support for personal computer hardware and software support, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, training and consultation.
● Research, evaluate, assist with purchase, provide recommendations, implement and provide consulting and guidance on technology products for all departments.
● Use centralized administration tools and/or custom written scripts to install personal computer images, software patches and upgrades.
● Secure servers through operating system hardening, scanning and patching.
● Ensure servers and workstations are secure using centralized administration tools and/or scripts to install software and operating system security patches.
● Remove strains of desktop workstation malware through diagnosis and registry edits.
● Assist management with the research, design and implementation of methods and procedures using information technology to improve business processes.
● Assist users with various personal mobile device form factors and operating systems to allow remote data synchronization and access.
● Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
● Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Three years of systems administration experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Knowledge of personal computer and server installation, maintenance, and management.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills.
● Strong trouble shooting skills.
● Ability to move medium to heavy objects.
● Frequent work outside of scheduled hours.
● Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred certification such as Comp TIA A+ or similar.
Preferred certification on virtualization infrastructure management.
Other Requirements:
● Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
● All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
● Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Remote: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Remote
