Network & Systems Administrator

Kore1, Inc., the world leader in the recruitment of creative and information technology professionals, has an immediate opening for a Network & Systems Administrator -Valley Center, CA

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the external/internal multi-level network and information systems, which include network application development and support, infrastructure implementation and network security. 
  
• Design and plan network systems and architecture. Integrate the capability of multiple dissimilar servers at various locations to communicate as a common system on the network. Work with consultants, outside vendors and IT Director to implement designs and develop hardware and software solutions to meet organization needs.
  
• Install, configure, test, and implement servers and networks. Monitor systems performance and statistics.
  
• Monitors disk space availability. Examine files on disks having insufficient space. Removes obsolete or other nonessential files, as necessary.
  
• Collect system workload and/or disk utilization statistics and projects future systems usage. Recommend systems hardware and software purchases to meet the organization's growth, security, and needs.
  
• Sets up multiple servers to communicate on assigned networks. Work on a full range of Multi-level server platforms.
  
• Configure, install, and maintain directory structures, security, and applications software. May survey users to determine the common applications and variety of software as well as software needs.
  
• Develop and maintain up-to-date documentation for network infrastructures, servers, and procedures. Convey information to the key stakeholders and community as appropriate regarding network and server interface protocols.
  
• Develop, maintain, and administer all network server backups, which also include data replication, data recovery, and disaster recovery.
  
• Schedule system downtime with the organization to facilitate hardware and software upgrades, changeovers, and backups.
  
• Convert applications and data from one network platform to another. Implement data conversions and transitions from old to new systems.
  
• Implement and maintain virtual machine environments utilizing VMware vSphere.
  
• Manage and implement various email, web base hosting, and other internal/external systems and accounts, if applicable. Install software and configures systems to support services. Troubleshoot user access problems. Analyze user needs for future software purchase or upgrades.
  
• Participate in troubleshooting to resolve network hardware and operations problems, including but not limited to connectivity, internet access, electronic mail and file servers.
  
• Analyze problems and make modifications to network systems and individual programs as required.
  
• Conduct research and perform analysis; prepare and present reports regarding project feasibility, equipment utilization, project development, and the cost of applications.
  
• Assist in the preparation of developing an IT department budget; monitor approved expenditures with budget limits; make recommendations regarding, equipment, materials and supplies.
  
• Maintain the support ticketing system, prioritize and respond to and/or dispatch support calls and issue reports to the IT Director on a monthly basis.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems or a closely related.
  
• Must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in computer system operation, designing, developing, analyzing, maintaining, and implementing multi-level platforms systems in LAN/WAN environments, as well implementing complex database management systems.
  
• Credentials required.  Must have at least 2-3 certifications: Microsoft Certifications such as MCSE (Current OS), MCSA, MCDBA, MCAP and Cisco Certifications: Cisco Professional or Expert level certifications- CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, CCSP, OR CCIP.  And Oracle Certifications like Oracle OCA, OCP, or OCM.  ITIL or PMP is a huge plus.
  
• Must have excellent computer skills with Internet/E-mail, MS Office Suite Software, Server Management and Security, LAN/WAN Networking, TCP/IP and other protocols, Wireless, VoIP, and Help Desk Operations.
  
• Knowledge of principals, practices and techniques of multi-level network systems management and general administration.
  
• Methods and techniques used to install, test, and operate multi-level network hardware and software.
  
• Windows Server OS and network security.
  
• Capability and capacity of various software products/communication utilities.
  
• Principles of data communications and telecommunications when installing, testing, and maintaining network systems.
  
• Principles of TCP/IP and related protocols.
  
• Teleprocessing and telecommunications architecture.
  
• Windows and Mac computer operating systems.
  
• Programming tools and equipment, software, and utilities.
  
• Concepts, methods, techniques, and capabilities of platform connectivity products.
  
• Concepts, methods, and techniques of project management pertaining to information technology.