UNIX Systems Administrator, Sr. jobs in El Paso, TX

Responsibilities:

• Testing hardware
• Recycling and storing older hardware
• Wipe old computers
• Ability to install Windows operating system (Windows 10)
• Installation of drivers/peripherals/components
• Working with email clients (Outlook)
• Connect and verify network communication for workstations
• Installation of Windows Applications
• Updating Software programs
• Setting up email clients for Exchange or Office 365
• Configuring computers to access wireless networks
• Setting up printers
• Ability to join a computer to a Windows domain
• Troubleshooting Software
• Working with computers joined to a Windows Domain
• NOC and Patch Management
• Troubleshooting email issues on the client-side
• Troubleshooting Software
• Working with computers joined to a Windows Domain Duplicate?
• Creating users in Active Directory
• Creating mailboxes in Exchange and Office 365
• Managing Mailboxes and Distribution Groups in Exchange and Office 365
• Troubleshooting Group Policies on workstations on client-side
• Troubleshooting network issues (physical or logical) on computers
• Configure and troubleshoot VoIP phones
• Basic VoIP management knowledge
• Manage Active Directory Users and Computers
• Organize AD OUs for Group Policy Deployments
• Create/ Manage Security Groups
• Install Server Roles (DHCP, Print, DNS, IIS)
• Provision/Management of Print Server
• DHCP Installation
• Managing/Provisioning DHCP Scopes
• Windows DNS Management
• Provision Group Policies
• Software Deployment via Group Policies
• Resource provisioning via Group Policies
• Configure / Manage Windows File Servers
• Configure NTFS Permissions on shares
• Troubleshooting Windows Services
• Setup NIC Teams based on vendor software/drivers
• Setting up DNS zones in Windows DNS
• Configuring Windows Firewall Policies
• Remote Desktop Services
• Manage and provide access for RDS users
• Configure Session Collections
• Create and Provision Published Applications
• Install / Manage RDS Licensing Servers
• Microsoft Exchange Server (2010 and later)
• Create User Mailboxes
• Create and provision Shared Mailboxes
• Create Distribution Groups
• Configure OWA Access
• Provision SSL Certificates for OWA
• Configure Split DNS in the domain for routable domains
• Migrate Users to other databases
• Provision Public Folders
• Troubleshoot Email Delivery issues
• Troubleshoot Client Connectivity Issues
• Outlook Anywhere
• Importing/exporting mailboxes
• Proper Mailbox Deletion and cleanup
• Extensive Knowledge of troubleshooting SMTP issues
• External Domain and SSL Certificates
• Manage External Domains
• Provision External Domains
• Manage External DNS
• Knowledge of DNS Records to provision Internet Services
• Configure MX Records, A Records, CNAME Records
• Generate CSR to create new SSL Certificates
• Installation of SSL Certificates on Windows/Linux
• Installation of SSL Certificates for Microsoft Exchange
• Configure Split DNS Records for external FQDNs on Windows Internal DNS
• Backup Solutions
• Configuration and management of backup solutions
• Backup Solutions on the cloud
• Networking
• Extensive knowledge on how TCP/IP works
• Switching
• Routing
• Private and Public IP Schemes
• WAN provisioning
• Working with ISP to provide Internet connectivity
• Understanding of the OSI Model
• Troubleshoot network related issues (IP, subnet, routing, etc)
• Provision VPN Tunnels
• Troubleshoot issues with VPN tunnels, understand IKE/IPSEC phases
• Knowledge of Structured Cabling
• Setup ISP Devices in bridge mode
• Manage Network devices via web or serial interfaces
• Knowledge on working with security appliances preferably WatchGuard
• Understanding of security zones: Trusted/Internal, DMZ, External/Untrusted
• Understanding of how traffic is Translated for outbound communication and how to apply custom NAT policies to assign outbound traffic to specific public IP addresses
• Provision WAN or Multi-WAN links on security appliances
• Configuring NAT policies for inbound services
• Manage and configure Web Content Filtering based on content categories and specific URL exclusions
• Provision SMTP services for internal email servers
• Remote Management
• Client to Site VPN solutions (IPSEC, SSL, PPTP)
• Wi-Fi deployment
• Server Hardware
• Configuration of RAID Arrays
• Replacing Hard drives and other server components
• Office 365
• Provision new clients on Office 365
• Manage Mailboxes and other email objects in Office 365
• Configure Send/Receive Connectors

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professionalism
• Positive Team Attitude
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to document
• Ability to follow procedures and directives
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• Microsoft Windows 10 MD-100/MD-101
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 or Higher Certification
• WatchGuard Security Essentials
• Advanced Microsoft Windows Server Certification
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network-related fields are a plus
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Experience with scripting and automation tools
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols

Company Benefits and Perks:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous PTO/Vacation Policy
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Free Snacks & Coffee Bar
• Annual Staff Appreciation Party and Annual Holiday Celebrations
• Performance Based Incentive Program
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities