Windows System Administrator

Job Description

Position: Windows system administrator 

Duration: 7+ Months 

Location: Mounds View, MN

Direct Client: Immediate interview 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Maintain smooth operation of a multi-user computer system; responsible for technical support of computer operating systems; their configuration, testing, and implementation. Conduct research into operating system features and enhancements. Adhere to signed service level agreements with Business Units. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support, plan, conduct, and/or coordinate the testing and implementation of operating systems software. Conduct system support activities for program language compilers, editors, system utilities, reporting tools, and database query tools. Monitor hardware utilization, database utilization, and system response time. 

• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. 

• Develop and maintain a strong practical understanding of technologies currently deployed within the department. Also, has a broad theoretical understanding of current state-of-the-art hardware and software. Frequent use and knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. 

• Develop and review operational instructions for normal system activities, system backups, and disaster recovery situations. 

• Analyze vendor products and make recommendations to purchase hardware and/or software and coordinate installation. 

• Lead or assist with internal projects associated with the supported technologies within the organization, evaluating, recommending, and assisting in implementation of new tools/technology. 

• Perform or assist in capacity/performance management, trend and error analysis to determine system changes required. 

• Ensure that Medtronic's systems and the information on them are protected in accordance with Medtronic's Information Protection Policies and Standards, as well as best Information Protection practices. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

The Basic Qualifications must be measurable and must accurately reflect experience required. Basic Qualifications must be skills that can be assessed by reviewing the resume. They should not be subjective, e.g. excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills etc. All bullets need to be measurable, relevant to the job and objective qualifications. You should be able to answer “yes” or “no” to your list of requirements by viewing a paper resume. 

Required Skills: 

6-9 years of IT experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with implementation, administration, migrations, optimization, and upgrades in global, MS Exchange 2010 & 2013 environments. 

• Strong experience troubleshooting Windows servers running Exchange (Performance Monitoring, Network Connectivity, Event Viewer, ULS Logs, IIS Logs, etc.). 

• Strong knowledge in troubleshooting and analysing network traffic generated by Exchange mail flows. 

• Experience managing Exchange Service Applications. 

• Expertise in PowerShell scripting in Exchange environment 

• Experience with implementation of Exchange Features and policies. 

• Experience with implementing and managing Nintex Enterprise Workflows in a global, cross-farm environment. 

• Strong experience with Active Directory 

• Strong Expertise with EOP 

• Strong Expertise Mail Gateways 

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (optional) 

• Dell / Quest Migration Manager 

• Veritas/Symantec Enterprise Vault

EDUCATION REQUIRED: B.A or B.S.; 4-7 years of IT experience with M.A. or M.S. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

-Thanks in advance for your time and consideration please call me on732-429-1641   or feel free to provide a current version of your resume and forward my email to your friends/colleagues who might be available. I am looking forward to hear from you!! 

Thanks,

Warm Regards,

Nagesh