Senior Systems Administrator
8 days ago
Nashville
Role Details Summary: The Senior Systems Administrator’s role is to ensure the stability and integrity of the VMware / Exchange / Active Directory / Storage environments globally for all Century Aluminum locations. In addition, the Senior Systems Administrator will participate in the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all server hardware, and Microsoft software. This individual will also analyze and resolve other hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and also provide end user training where required. Responsibilities: • Supervise and mentor other IT staff as directed, • Provide VMWare ESXi 6 and above environment support, design, installation, configuration, and administration across multiple sites, • Provide EMC VNX, Unity SAN, or Nimble storage array support, design, configuration, maintenance and administration, • Provide Exchange 2019 hybrid messaging design, configuration, maintenance and administration, • Provide Active Directory - 2012 R2 Mode and above support, design, configuration, maintenance and administration, • Design and deploy company Group Policy Objects and utilize other Active Directory tools., • Provide Azure Active Directory support, design, configuration, maintenance and administration, • Provide support and administration for all other assigned Enterprise applications: Microsoft MECM, Veeam Backup & Restore, and Microsoft Teams, • Configure systems to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes, • Create and maintain documentation as it relates to all assigned areas of responsibility., • Manage all Enterprise servers, including domain controllers, global catalog servers, email servers, VMware hosts, and all associated hardware., • Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated plans., • Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems pertaining to Active Directory, Exchange, VMware and Storage., • Provides second level IT support for Century Aluminum plant operations, • Recommends upgrades, patches, and hotfixes. Applies and installs approved upgrades, patches and hotfixes., • Provides second-level technical support and guidance to users., • Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks Requirements: Education: Bachelors Degree Technical Experience: Minimum 7 years, preferred 10+ years Management: 3+ Preferred Manufacturing: 3+ Preferred Training Certifications: VMWare, MCSE Preferred Other Preferred: • Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail, • Veeam Backup and Replication configuration and administration, • VMware 6.x – 8 configuration and administration, • Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2019 configuration and administration, • Exchange 2016 and 2019 configuration and administration, • Microsoft Active Directory 2012, 2016/2019 configuration and administration, • EMC VNX and Unity SAN storage configuration and administration, • Microsoft Office 2003 – 2019 or O365 configuration and administration Research hardware, software and networking products to resolve critical issues Competencies: • Communication: Ability to deliver oral and written communications that make an impact and ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed., • Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to be an effective team member, as well as lead others on a team, enhance others' commitment to their work, instill mutual trust and confidence, and promote a culture that fosters high standards of ethics., • Managing Performance: Ability to manage self, as well as delegate responsibility and motivate others to effectively complete work., • Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies., • Business Acumen: Demonstrates basic knowledge of the implications of individual impact towards profitability., • Service Oriented: Ability to demonstrate significant skill and desire for satisfying internal customers. Other Important Items Scope of Role: The descriptions contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Other duties or responsibilities may be added at management’s sole discretion. Moreover, this description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Employees are expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with the Company's ADA Policy, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates at times in a manufacturing plant environment. This role routinely will be required to walk up and down stairs, observe through vision and hearing, and may be exposed to heat, cold, and loud noises intermittently. This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. At Will Status: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employees in this position are employed “at will.” EEO/ Affirmative Action: The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race; color; sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity); marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; creed; religion; national origin; citizenship status; ethnicity; age; disability; genetic information; HIV/AIDS status; veteran or service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. It is the Company’s policy not to request any employee’s genetic information or to make any employment decision based on genetic information. The Company is committed to advancing the principles of equal employment opportunity through its affirmative action plan which it maintains in accordance with all legal requirements in order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with the Company regardless of their race, color, gender, disability, and veteran status.