Administrator - Server

Job Description:

Position Title: Server Administrator

Role Purpose

As a part of the team, the Server Administrator will be providing effective and timely solutions to technological requests and incidents. The Server Administrator should have previous experience with Helpdesk support and a strong drive to learn new Enterprise-class technologies.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will possess the ability to self-start and logically prioritize workloads from multiple workstreams, while communicating progress or pitfalls. In addition, the ideal candidate should actively seek out new knowledge and skills, and will maintain consistent performance quality, avoiding repeat mistakes to learn and grow.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and act on severity incidents and requests, meeting strict SLA/OLA requirements
• Follow incident/request management best practices
• Triage and support Windows and Linux servers across physical servers, VMWare, and various Cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Provision/decommission servers following documented SOPs
• Process and troubleshoot access requests to various platforms through Active Directory and Okta.
• Provide application support for Enterprise shared platforms (Globalscape, O365 etc.)
• Escalate issues as defined in documented escalation procedures
• Perform server maintenance and patching both in-cycle and in response to urgent security vulnerabilities
• Continuously contribute to documentation in the Knowledge Base
• Consistently learn new systems and skills
• Uphold and promote dentsu’s core values and culture
• Other duties as required

Key Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields of study preferred
• 1 year of Helpdesk or customer service experience strongly preferred, bonus if ServiceNow was the ticketing platform used
• 1-3 years of experience with Enterprise technology support required, with a focus on Windows and Linux servers
• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, and AWS/GCP Cloud certifications preferred
• Basic understanding of Windows (Windows Server 2019 or higher) and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Alma/etc.)
• Basic understanding of Enterprise data center concepts (server storage, networking, server administration)
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to work independently with limited direct supervision, prioritizing tasks efficiently per established priority guidelines
• Exemplary etiquette with customers.
• Clear English communication skills, both orally and in writing

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