System Administrator- Level 2 Responsibility 

Server Administrator will design, install, administer, and optimize company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary. 

This includes ensuring the availability of Windows and Linux operating systems, installations, configuring all implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server environment. 

Where applicable, the Server Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server farm. Perform Audit, Analysis and Recommend remediation.

Primary Duties:

1. Lead, coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the server environment.
2. Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all server hardware, software, and operating systems.
3. Act as project lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; conduct capacity planning as needed.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with network engineering, storage engineering, and database administration function to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of all servers to meet business demands.
5. Check tickets for entries on server and server resource issues; prioritize and respond to tickets as, appropriate.
6. Serve as cornerstone for escalating server issues; provide timely response to customer escalations.
7. Perform file system configuration and management; define and perform server backups and recovery procedures.
8. Plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.
9. Monitor and test system performance and provide performance statistics and reports.
10. Create shell scripts, as required.
11. Manage enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure.
12. Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure server security.
13. Define and implement strategies for integrating disparate operating environments.
14. Recommend and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
15. Conduct research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts.
16. Develop and maintain training materials and server documentation.
17. Perform other duties, as assigned.
18. Assist with monthly Windows Update deployment process to Windows servers and workstations within the organization via KACE.