System Administrator

As a system administrator, you run across numerous challenges and problems. Managing users, disk space, processes, devices, and backups can cause many system administrators to lose their hair, good humor, or sanity. Shell scripts can help, but they often have frustrating limitations. This is where a fullfeatured scripting language, such as Python, can turn a tedious task into an easy and, dare I say it, fun one.
Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Novell Directory Services (NDS), files transfer, multimedia telecommunications, hardware and software. Install and configure backup software, monitor local and enterprise backup, perform and test backup restoration.
Upgrade network and desktop operating systems, manage user accounts in the Active Directory, Novell networks, Exchange 2003 and Blackberry. The duties of this position can be broad and may include such tasks as installing new workstations and or servers, adding and removing individuals from the list of authorized users. Provide security measures, maintain patch management with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and manage virus definition with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO). Deploy inhouse custom applications and provides remote supports through the LANDesk application. Configure workstation, server and network systems per customers specification.
Research, coordinate and support acquisition of hardware and software. Maintain currency in new developments and technology. May act as a technical project lead and provide work leadership for lower level employees. Monitor incoming requests in Remedy and response teach ticket promptly. Ensure the smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for the customers.