Job Description

OBJECTIVE / PURPOSE 

The Lead Systems Administrator will be technically responsible for maintaining the security, stability and integrity Carolina's computing and storage infrastructure.  The Lead Systems Administrator will be the first point of contact involving all compute and security related issues on those devices.   The Lead Systems Administrator will provide technical guidance to all junior staff.  In addition, this position will work with the Systems Administrators in maintaining the networking infrastructure.  The Lead Systems Administrator will participate with recommendations on all new purchases as well as future direction with this infrastructure.  The Lead Systems Administrator will also be involved with desktop support as issues are escalated and will fill in as needed with desktop support.  This is a specialized role that requires various technical and leadership skills.   

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Functions as primary compute and storage professional for Carolina.
• Independently configure and maintain Carolina's physical and virtual servers and storage.
• Independently maintain and manage Carolina’s virtual platforms.
• Independently manage Active Directory as it relates to hardware, users, groups and policies.
• Along with the other Systems Administrators, manage security on endpoints (Anti-Virus/Firewalls).
• Independently configure and maintain Storage Networks to include replication and disaster recovery.
• Ensure server/storage devices have power protection.
• Perform all backup and recovery tasks as it related to the intel environments.
• Support Carolina's help desk by managing assigned case load and offering technical support where needed.
• Secondary support all PC hardware and software.
• Support for Carolina email systems.
• Maintain technical expertise by keeping abreast of the latest technology advances and suggest avenues to maintain technical skills.
• Perform administrative duties as required.
• Perform project related duties.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Four year college degree or equivalent experience is required.

Experience:  10+ years experience with computing hardware and software.  Leadership experience required.  

Specialized Training/Skills:   CCNP certification strongly preferred.  Skilled and formally trained with Microsoft operating systems and server/desktop software. Skilled and formally trained on virtual server and desktop software preferably VMWare and Citrix desktop.