• Windows System Administrator

    TAD PGS, Inc. (New York, NY)


    We have an outstanding career opportunity for aWindows System Administratorto join a leading Company located in theNew York City, NYsurrounding area.

     

    Salary: $80,000 - 130,000

     

    Responsible for ensuring that the performance of the Windows system is maintained and operating at maximum levels of productivity and efficiency. This incumbent will also provide end-user support and troubleshooting services.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Windows System Administration

     

    + Install, configure and maintain development, test and production of Windows servers.

    + Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot enterprise applications hosted on Windows Server.

    + Administer network and data security, including directory, group policy, firewalls, virus protection, and email security and phone system.

    + Manage the Active directory and configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.

    + Schedule software distributions and installations to minimize user disruption, in order to support time-critical release upgrades, to deploy urgent patches, and to maintain current projects.

    + Perform proactive and reactive troubleshooting to effectively identify potential incidents or problems.

    + Develop trends by monitoring and analyzing incoming calls, problems and support requests.

    + Monitor and evaluate the efficiency of software/hardware usage and make recommendations.

    + Diagnose and quickly resolve a wide range of Windows applications, systems and networking problems to help minimize downtime.

    + Ensure server backups and networked user backups are performed on a regular basis .

    + Report service improvements implemented and recommend actions to further improve performance and service delivery .

     

    Desktop Support

     

    + Provide end-user support and resolve problems in a timely manner .

    + Perform general preventative maintenance tasks on computers, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment.

    + Responsible for monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring to service any personal computers, desktops or notebooks that has authorized access to the network.

    + Assist end-users in determining appropriate software solutions to meet business needs while complying with policies, procedures and budget constraints.

     

    Security & Inventory Control

     

    + Maintain inventory and documentation for all equipment, software and software licenses.

    + Return defective equipment/parts to maintenance inventory, document customer repairs, maintain and restock assigned parts inventory to ensure proper spare parts levels.

    + Assign users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory.

    + Install and configure endpoint protection software and virus definition files on all owned computers/laptops.

    + Monitor antivirus software and updates and repair computers infected with spyware, adware and /or viruses.

    + Maintain and update security baselines for servers and its software.

     

    Compliance

     

    + Understand, comply with and monitor the activities, if necessary, of all applicable laws and regulations.

    Basic Hiring Criteria:

    + Bachelor's degree required.

    + Minimum 5 years of system maintenance experience.

    + Demonstrate knowledge in Windows AD, MS Exchange, Endpoint Protection, MS SQL, VMware vSphere, Intel platform server, Enterprise Backup solution.

    + Demonstrate Regulatory and compliance knowledge and financial/ banking industry knowledge.

    + Bilingual ability in English and Mandarin required .

     

    Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance