Job Description and Requirements
Job Description:
1-Maintain and update Microsoft Administration standards to ensure most efficient and reliable environmental aspects of a operating system and database including recoverability, integrity, security, availability and performance on a global basis. Provide focus on sustaining and monitoring of key administrative services on Microsoft Platform.
2-Contribute to the implementation of projects and initiatives related to Microsoft Platform administration in line with the industry best practices and Risk and Regulatory requirements. Identify best practice solutions (hw/sw) to automate / enhance systems administration procedures, or to resolve audit findings.
3-Develop and update operating manuals for all IT systems and ensure adequate training.
4-Provide 2nd line of technical support and expertise to different group entities for all IT systems and solutions.
5-Participate in the development of IT P&Ps.
6-Adherence and compliance to all IT P&Ps and work actively to close all related audit findings.
7-Development of standard scripts to automate daily/periodic administration or diagnostics procedures.
8-Identify reporting tools and using standard management systems (i.e. HP open view, MSS 2007, compliance systems etc..) to proactively identify system administration gaps and issues.
Skills
Skills Required:
1-Fluent in English.
2-Presentation and interpersonal skills.
3-Microsoft SQL server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007, Experience in a secure DMZ environment, MCSE, Citrix, MOM, SMS, Public Key Infrastructure, DNS, DHCP, WINS, TCP/IP. Ability to work in a team, Verbal & written communication, Ability to deal with high profile clients, Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn new technology.
4-Any certification in above skills is a plus.
5-Strong working knowledge of Microsoft intensive infrastructures to include Microsoft SQL server; Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007.
6-Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security, recovery tools and patch management .
7-Setting Policies and Standards for MS Infrastructure Administration.
8-Good understanding of upgrade/migration processes.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years experience in Microsoft Systems.