Job #4648 - Windows Services Administrator

CERT Infrastructure Group

SUMMARY

The individual in this position will be an experienced Windows systems administrator with proven skills and experience deploying and maintaining Microsoft server and desktop systems in a mixed platform IT environment. Desirable candidates will have: Mastery of Microsoft Software Installer (MSI) concepts and packaging tools like Installshield AdminStudio. Thorough understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft security best practices. Experience maintaining production Windows servers used in intranet- and internet-facing configurations. Excellent diagnostic/trouble-shooting skills for dealing with server as well as complex user problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

BS in computer science, information science, information technology with three years experience; MS in computer science, information science, information technology with one year experience; or PhD in computer science, information science, information technology.

Candidates with a BS degree in other technical fields (e.g., engineering) will also be considered if they have relevant work experience:

three or more years of experience as a systems administrator in a high-availability production environment
at least 12 contiguous months served in the same organization, experience using one or more Windows packaging tools (e.g., InstallShield AdminStudio, Wise Package Studio) and a working knowledge of Windows Installer related technologies

Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

experience contributing to the operation and evolution of a secure managed Windows desktop environment
experience analyzing and addressing issues common to the deployment and continued operation of desktop and server systems in a production environment
understanding of Windows technologies (e.g., Active Directory, DFS, Group Policy) required to perform basic administrative duties
administration and troubleshooting skills for one or more of the following: system center operations manager (SCOM/MOM)
system center configuration manager (SCCM/SMS)
SharePoint and related technologies (IIS, ForeFront)
SQL server; an understanding of TCP/IP and other network protocols used by Windows
working knowledge of at least one Windows scripting language (e.g., VBSript, Powershell, etc.)
proven ability to use Windows packaging tools (e.g., InstallShield AdminStudio, Wise Package Studio) to customize or create packages for deployment in the enterprise
an understanding of the use of least-privileged user accounts and how it affects users and administrators in a Windows environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MS in computer science, information science, information technology with one years experience; or PhD in computer science, information science, information technology
more than 12 contiguous months of experience relevant to the minimum qualifications served in the same organization supporting the same network infrastructure
working knowledge of many enterprise Microsoft software systems (e.g. SMS/SCCM, MOM/SCOM, IIS, SQL Server, SharePoint)
recent experience leading projects from concept to deployment in a cross-matrix/virtual team setting, especially in managing medium-scale Windows upgrades and deployments, is a plus

The following are desirable skills/abilities in addition to the minimum set described above:

ability to work with machine and storage virtualization technologies consistent with a server-consolidation environment
skills in advanced troubleshooting techniques such as crash dump analysis, registry and file system monitoring, and network sniffing
skills in advanced troubleshooting techniques such as crash dump analysis, registry and file system monitoring, and network sniffing
working knowledge of windows internals and experience with windows systems development
clearances: United States DOD secret (or higher) or equivalent (e.g., DOE).

OTHER

Some business travel required; may have to travel to other campus locations; travel to customer sites; computer hardware installation and configuration required on a regular basis, sometimes involving transport of heavy objects (typically under 100 lbs) short distances, use of hand tools, etc.; carrying of light objects (less than 20 pounds) for longer distances (intra-campus, 2-3 city blocks) may also be required; work in an office setting for extended periods; periodic work in a computer machine room environment; evening/weekend hours may be required in order to perform service outside of normal operating hours; there is a rotating on-call component to this position; candidate must be able to respond to outage events in the main facility in Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland) in a reasonable time (e.g., within 30 minutes); candidate must be able to pass a background check, obtain a security clearance, and be a U.S. citizen.

Resumes from recruiting firms will not be accepted.

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This page was last updated May 08, 2008