Sr. Server Administrator

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Sr. Server Administrator
Pleasanton, CA

Who we are
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity, and on seeing each other's differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing * and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

Responsibilities:
Administration and support of systems running Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 and Linux Red Hat operating systems.
Administration and support of backup systems and software. Develop and implement effective backup strategies.
Administration and optimization of Active Directory group policy, OU structure, and login/logout scripts.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution development and production environments.
Implement software upgrades, including firmware revisions, operating systems, production software upgrades and other enhancements as required.
Research new technologies and make recommendations for hardware, software, network and process/procedure improvements.
Adjusts system parameters to obtain optimum performance for the specific situation.
Analyzes software, subsystem, and platform problems using resources from system manuals, software tools, internet, vendors, and manufacturer's documentation to keep systems online and functioning properly.
Monitors, assesses, and mitigates server and platform security related issues.
Management and ownership of key critical systems such as VMware, SAN systems, file servers, Database servers and core infrastructure components.
Assists the Network Infrastructure Administrator and Telecommunication Administrator in maintaining Network and Telephony functionality
Administer Windows servers including capacity planning, storage administration, space management, capacity forecasting, asset and performance management, equipment life cycle management, and troubleshooting.
Administer server system applications including the administration of VMware to create, modify and implement virtual servers, as well as balancing virtual server utilization, and managing capacity and performance.
Administer data storage requirements for traditional servers, virtual servers and terminal servers. Allocate virtual storage, NAS, shares/export, storage configuration, hardware installation, volume management, and file system configuration and tools. Ensure system data backup and restore processes, as well as the scheduling of back-ups and the validity of each back-up. Manage the restore processes for both systems and users.
Acts as a high-level SME in all server system services and storage matters.
Provides support for the install, maintenance and customization of Red Hat Linux on HP Blades.
Provides support for the Red Hat Directory Server (RHDS) and the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) configuration, performance, maintenance and operation.
Evaluate impacts of new releases, develop test plans and implement into production environment
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Provides support in patch management and HP SA software installation automation scripting.
Assists in the development, implementation and execution of internal and industry standards, practices and processes for security, server hardware, operating system configuration and software.
Provides support for HP blade hardware configuration and HP Blade virtual connect.
Provides Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and implementation support.
Documents all work completed and provides weekly status reports.
Demonstrates great follow up and customer service skills as well as strong project management, negotiation and relationship management skills.
Supports CSV and follows required change management policies.
Who you are
You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications:

Education:
BA/BS from an Accredited Institution, required.
Post Graduate Degree from an Accredited Institution, preferred.
MCITP, VMware Certified Professional, Certification in project management, preferred.
Experience:
5-8 years of related experience in support and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux systems and VMware, 10 years of experience in performing server and storage administration, required.
8 years of related experience in support and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux systems and VMware, 10 years of experience in performing server and storage administration, preferred.
Other Qualifications:
Experience in an environment using SAN technology
Experience with SQL and Oracle
Experience with ticketing systems
Experience with SCCM or SMS
Must have good project management skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of server performance and monitoring skills
The next step is yours. To apply online today and to learn about other exciting positions, please go to: ****and enter Job ID #2726513048 in the Keyword box underneath the Global Job Search field. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, INC
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Web: ****

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