Level 3 Windows Systems Administrator - eXcell

Alpharetta, GA 30005

About the Job

eXcell has been staffing IT professionals at the top Fortune 100 companies for over two decades. Whether you are looking for a lower-level IT position or a high-level executive position, we are here to help you find the right opportunity.

Our client is currently seeking a Level 3 Windows Systems Administrator to join their team onsite in Alpharetta, GA. Virtual desktop and application management and troubleshooting of complex issues highly desired but not required for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Consult, configure, deploy, monitor, and manage hybrid Data Center compute resources
Focus mainly on Windows, Unix, or both operating systems, as well as the interaction and management of established cloud technology back-ends such as AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Servers, Hyper-V, and VMWare Hybrid Architectures
Manage Security and Compliance activities for server equipment, thus ensuring the data and computing resources are secured and in stable condition
Manage the SCCM and / or WSUS to server and / or workstation target collections
Own and implement the Knowledge Management Practice by creating, updating, and deprecating work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
Own escalations by clients, junior, and mid-level administrators and provide technical guidance as needed
Interface with technology vendors to solve complex challenges
Perform administration activities such as creating, modifying, and deleting users, optimizing remote access, and security access for messaging systems, databases, and web applications
Participate in major incident calls and client meetings as a subject matter expert in the aforementioned areas
Consult, design, and implement system firmware and Operating Systems patching procedures and other compliance measures
Create reporting solutions that capture overall data center health, as well as routine analysis of said reports
Manage escalated incidents with a high level of complexity and problem tickets from junior and mid-level systems administrators
Responsible for vendor engagements for resolution of complex technical challenges
Participate in Change Enablement lifecycle, such as: proposal, drafting, coordination, and advisory board participation
Participate as subject matter expert in major incident calls, solution design calls with client and / or internal architecture teams
Provide technical guidance to the client’s technical resources, junior, mid-level systems administrators
Primary contributor to Knowledge Management Practice
Create, review, and retire work instructions and SOPs for routine or advanced tasks

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred in computer science or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience in related field
Experience in multiple platforms of hardware and software and local and wide area networks, communications, and host connectivity
Microsoft 365, Azure, and / or server advanced certifications
Technical competencies in
- VMWare
- Cisco UCS
- Azure VS and HyperV
- Windows Virtual Desktop, Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp, AWS Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- AWS EC2
- Active Directory, Microsoft Group Policy
- Azure Intune, SCCM, SCOM, WSUS
- Windows and / or Linux-based Server Operating systems
- HP/Dell Physical Server
- PowerShell
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to multitask
Proficiency in server hybrid hardware and operating system
ServiceNow functionality and usability

Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that you can elect into including but not limited to: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), 401k, Basic Life/AD&D, Supplemental Insurances Plans, Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holiday, Paid Sick Leave plan, FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits, Employee Discounts.

W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. **eXcell™ Supports Equal Employment Opportunity** eXcell™, a division of CompuCom® Systems, Inc., a global company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit www.excell.com.

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Source : eXcell