IT System Administrator Sr

Company: American Electric Power
Location: Wanatah
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description: Perform the planning, evaluation, analysis, and recommendation of technical computing products on medium to large projects. Provide advanced level technical product support including response to user questions, installation, system monitoring, testing, problem diagnosis, tracking, resolution, and routine maintenance. Facilitate and perform the delivery of technical services including the preparation of cost justifications, application requirements, alternative solutions, and technical recommendations. Formulate and direct the preparation of technical procedures, documentation, manuals, and reports. Maintain technical industry knowledge and understanding of AEP infrastructure. Mentor and provide functional/technical leadership and work direction to staff. IT System Admin Sr. Should Possess the Following: * In-depth knowledge of Windows Server operating systems * Storage appliance administration * In-depth experience an Active Directory administration including group policy, DNS, user rights and permissions, etc. * Windows patch management * Familiar with backup and restore technologies * Familiar with virtualization technologies ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below: * Exhibits advanced level proficiency in system administration plus, exhibits advanced level knowledge of one or more specific technical area that enables the administrator to serve as a senior trusted level resource in that area throughout the company. * Participates in technology strategy sessions. * Provides high level input into problem resolution calls. * Helps team to access proactively key measurement data and identifies ways to utilize information for enhanced performance. * Reviews and provides input periodically on procedures and documentation to ensure technology remains current. * Manage / lead / mentor staff on an indirect basis to include providing performance input. Requirements BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education requirements are listed below: * Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering related field * Or Associates degree with 2 years system administration related experience * Or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years system administration related experience. Work Experience requirement listed below: * Minimum of 8 years System Administration related experience (in addition to any experience identified above). OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Physical demand level is sedentary * Technical certification in administration technology field preferred, but not mandatory.

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