Frontline Source Group – temporary staffing and direct hire firm – is looking for a Windows Systems Administrator for our Fort Worth, TX client on a direct hire basis.

Position Description:
The Windows Systems Administrator is accountable for installing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting and maintaining all servers running on a Windows/Intel Operating System to ensure optimal operation of servers and installed applications

Position Responsibilities:
Ensures optimal performance of all Windows/Intel servers by proactively conducting ongoing performance monitoring and by tuning/adjusting as necessary
Ensure service performance meets or exceeds business expectations and is delivered in accordance with SLAs
Provides effective Level II Windows/Intel help desk support on a 24/7 basis by researching/analyzing issues/requests to determine server (hardware and software)/application related implications, effectively communicating with all impacted parties and by troubleshooting and resolving issues with a sense of urgency to minimize any system downtime
Create Knowledge Base articles of operational tasks to streamline support and empower first level support to resolve issues on a first call basis
Acts as a technical lead for implementation of new projects and ensures optimal server configurations. Creates optimal server infrastructure in support of new applications by researching and recommending hardware/software technologies in support of application requirements
Assists in the development of the Systems Administrator I by providing guidance and direction of Windows/Intel Administration best practices
Effectively maintains all Windows/Intel systems by performing maintenance patching and application upgrades (including operating system and various applications) as needed
Enhances functionality of systems by developing and modifying scripts to automate system processes
Provides support to application developers/programmers by providing technical knowledge and guidance
Ensures server security integrity by reviewing and implementing server policies within the system

Education and Experience Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Three to five years experience required
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science preferred
Datacenter environment server hardware and software installation/ support experience required

Skills and Certifications required:
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server Administration to include Active Directory, Exchange, SQL and IIS technologies
MCSA/ MCSE 2003 and newer certification desired
In-depth knowledge of Windows Powershell and/or VB scripting to automate common tasks
Knowledge of VMWare vSphere for server and desktop virtualization
In depth knowledge of Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop a plus
CCA/ CCEE/ CCIA certification desired
Knowledge of Server Hardware including RAID, PCB’S and PCI configurations
Possesses generalized knowledge of EMC storage arrays and FC/FCoE SAN
Knowledge of Cisco UCS server hardware a plus
Demonstrated Windows performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SQL 2008, IIS, Websphere, Tomcat and ION an added plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proven ability to solve complex problems in datacenter environments
Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
Good verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively document procedures
Ability to work weekends and after business hours
Possess accurate keyboarding proficiency

Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D.  Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.  Clients will not sponsor visas.

Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).

Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements.  We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States.