Sr. Windows Network Administrator - Waltham, MA

Company is a Software as a Server (SaaS) provider specializing in
content-driven e-communications services. The Senior Systems Administrator
position is for an experienced Windows Network Administrator with applied
experience working in a 24x7 production environment as well as corporate
support for Servers, Laptops, Internal Applications and Networks. We are
looking for a seasoned technical professional who is excited to learn, step
up and take the next step in their IT career. You will be working in a fast
paced team to support our users and complete business objectives

Shared Responsibilities

. Provide 24/7 on call support in a two-person rotation. Ability to work
occasional off hours and weekends is a must.
. Ability to travel to Data Center sites as needed for cabling, racking, and
maintaining physical network architecture. Own vehicle for transportation is
a requirement.
. Implement and enforce security and access controls via firewalls,
intrusion detection/prevention appliances, authentication devices,
penetration/vulnerability tools
. Research, evaluate and recommend hardware and software.
. Participate in the implementation of technology upgrades under the
direction of a manager
. Provide Windows System Administration services including Active Directory,
IIS 6.0, SQL 2000/2005, DNS, Windows\Unix scripting is a plus). 
. Manage EMC AX100 SAN systems as well as NAS devices. 
. Manage network devices & software (Switches, Routers, Load balancers). 
. Maintain high levels of security (Firewalls, VPN, and Security
Compliance). 
. Support a high-availability production infrastructure and application
suite. 
. Maintain operational stability, and disaster recovery capability. 
. Support, maintain & upgrade corporate desktops, servers, email and phone
systems 
. Create and maintain procedural documentation. 
. Develop and provide periodic reporting on system performance and
utilization.
. Provide Desktop Support with a high level of customer service to local and
roving users. In depth Outlook and Windows XP knowledge is a plus.
. Provide Level I and/or Level II support managing multiple tickets at once,
resolving/escalating issues to the correct party in a timely manor.
. Utilize technical acumen to prioritize and respond to issues promptly
related to various critical systems and applications.
. Posses the ability to understand and resolve technical issues relating to
networking, applications, operating systems, applications, web servers.
. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

. Minimum 6 years professional IT experience 
. Familiar with redundancy, high-availability, and scalability approaches
and technology.
. Windows installation & administration on enterprise servers 
. Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP 
. Cold Fusion and IIS administration
. Cisco Pix, Cisco routers 
. Intrusion Detection Systems 
. Network performance tracing and tuning 
. Strong understanding of Web-based application architectures 

Desired Qualifications

. Test Track, Salesforce,Quickbooks Support
. Double Take Software Support
. Cognos BI Tools
. Windows Remote Services/VNC
. Windows 2003+ security 
. Windows scripting 
. Nortel Telephone Management 
. IP Monitor and Network Analysis tools 
. Microsoft certification 

Qualities being sought are

. Self-driven, and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced and
team-oriented environment 
. Independent, innovative, cost-conscious problem-solver 
. Willingness to take on responsibility and accountability 
. Curiosity & desire to learn new technologies 
. Calm, collected personality 
. Ability to multi-task without losing professional composure or quality 
. Ability to rapidly assimilate new technology; Self-starter 
. Reliable and dedicated, deadline-oriented 
. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly; effective in client
situations 
. Must be able to work with limited direction 

Please send your resume by email, along with salary requirements to:
Archie Gelb
Principal
Archie Gelb & Associates
508-488-6120
archie@gelbassoc.com
www.gelbassoc.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/archiegelb