Associate Principal, Server Administration – Windows
Chicago, Illinois
Salary:$161,700
Direct Hire
Job Title: Associate Principal, Server Administration – Windows Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Competitive salary, Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401K
Chamberlain Advisors is currently seeking an Associate Principal, Server Administration for our direct client in the financial services industry. This is a direct hire position. Click apply now and join the Chamberlain experience.
Summary and Ideal Candidate Profile Our client is seeking a Windows server Engineer to administer and enhance their Windows server infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. The successful candidate must have prior experience designing, supporting, and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have through hands-on experience working in cloud environments preferably AWS. The candidate will need to have excellent people skills, strong analytical and technical skills for trouble shooting complex issues.
What You Will Be Accountable For
Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments
Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution
Automate processes to reduce hands on support
Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs
Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed
Adhere to organizational Change Management process
Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Support On call and weekend work
What Qualifications You Need
7+ years of experience in Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized servers in an enterprise environment
Good communication, analytical, and judgment skills
Ability to work effectively with clients, technical staff, consultants, and vendors.
Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines
Ability to communicate well and perform as part of a team located in multiple cities
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support
Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts
System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual servers
General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking
Active Directory administration experience
Hands-on experience with cloud-based architecture especially AWS
Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications
Experience with build automation a plus
Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus
Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus
Why Work with Chamberlain? Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today.
Equal Opportunity Employer Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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