Windows Server Generalist With Security

Windows Server Generalist with Security
 
Remote
 
About the Job

• Duration: 6+ Months Contract (possibility of extension)
• Location: Remote- Raleigh, NC
• Pay rate: Hourly, depending on experience
• Job ID: 725354

 
Responsibilities:
 

• Windows Server Administration
• Manage operation, health, and security of a Virtual Server environment.
• Research Vulnerability Notices when received and work with affected areas for patch or workaround deployment.
• Assist with management and maintenance of physical datacenter infrastructure.
• Respond to Monitoring System Alerts.
• Active Directory User Administration
• Manage Users and Groups.
• Provide Users access to requested resources.
• General Administration
• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance benchmarking.
• Provide support for issues ranging from single-user issues to system-wide problems.
• Assist with periodic testing of disaster preparedness for the NC Judicial Center Data Center.
• And other assigned duties..

 
Qualifications:

• Knowledge of: Windows Server operating systems, physical server infrastructure, virtual servers, virtualization technologies, and infrastructure support tools.
• Skills in:  managing, supporting, and monitoring server hardware, operating systems, and software in a primarily Windows-based environment.
• Ability to:  manage and monitor Windows Servers in a virtualized environment; Assure existing systems are functioning properly and processing effectively according to the objectives; Troubleshoot common server issues with servers and software in a primarily Windows-based environment; Perform administration tasks in Active Directory. Assist faculty and management staff in the analysis of vulnerability alert managemen.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another related information technology field and four (4) years of IT related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management recommends that candidates have at least three (3) years of directly related experience in Windows Server Management three (3) years of directly related experience to Physical Server Management.

Management requires candidates with:

• Strong experience with Microsoft PowerShell tool scripting.
• Experience with vulnerability remediation & patch management.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory/Group Policy Objects.
• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM)
• Microsoft Patching experience.
• Physical server management experience with CISCO UCS Servers.
• Any Enterprise Storage platform experience… EMC a plus
• Cloud services management experience, preferably Azure and AWS.
• knowledge of common security standards such as PCI, FERPA, and NIST.
• familiarity with NC Statewide security standards.
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.
• AWS certifications are a plus.
• Typical Experience: 60-84 months

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)