Windows Server Administrator with Vmware

We are seeking a Server Administrator with a solid background with Windows.

Responsibilities include:

- Parallel management of multiple projects
- Configuring computer hardware, physical and virtual
- Configuring interoperability between applications, databases and client software
- Installation and configuration enterprise level software
- Installation and configuration RDBMs (Oracle/MS SQL Server)
- Migration of databases
- Troubleshooting computer and software issues
- Following Standard Operation Procedures
- Executing test scripts
- Reviewing and updating all documentation
- Developing and writing procedural protocols and test scripts
- Verification of migration of data over LAN/WAN
- Recommending improvement to the existing procedures
- Developing and writing supporting documentation
- Communication to various levels of technical skill sets in an effective manner
- Communication across all levels of staff and management
- Working independently as well as in a team environment
- Utilizing tools to migrate to a virtual environment
- Administering virtual environments
- Accurately tracking and reporting project hours
- Working with GMP and validated systems
- Complying with corporate processes

SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

- Must have expertise in the Installation, use, administration and troubleshooting of: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2 Servers; VMware Virtual environments (3.5 ESX/ESXi); Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2008R2; Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g, and 11g; Redhat Linux 3, 4 and 5.
- Hardware expertise in the Installation, use, administration and troubleshooting of: HP DL, ML and DLG Servers; Dell Power Edge
- Storage Management; SAN, NAS, NFS, LUNS
- Understanding of DNS and TCP/IP Infrastructure Management
- Cabling experience
- Electrical experience configuring & troubleshooting the interoperability between applications, databases and client software
- Understanding of interdependency of systems (ie Application, Database, Web, File Servers and client systems)
- Strong organization skills Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of staff and management
- Detail oriented
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Solid troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Experience determining how to maneuver unfamiliar applications

ADDITIONAL:

- A+ Certification
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with GMP systems
- Experience working with Solaris & SunFire Servers
- Understanding of Active Directory & authentication technologies
- Experience with different virtualization tools, such as: Platespin Migrate, VMware Converter, Acronis Backup and Recovery
- Understanding of system clustering
- Valid passport for international travel (limited if any)
- Experience working with AS400