System Administrator at Knight Transportation Phoenix, AZ
Primary Purpose:
Design system integration and engineer hardware configurations to ensure the integrity of the server and user desktop environment; ensure physical security of the data center at all times.
Design system integration and engineer hardware configurations to ensure the integrity of the server and user desktop environment; ensure physical security of the data center at all times.
Perform project management responsibilities and assist vendors in the implementation of virtualization of the server infrastructure; prepare project plan, development approach and estimated costs as well as coordinate schedules; ensure timeline/budget expectations are maintained according to business requirements and customer expectations.
Perform control and tracking activities as appropriate and oversee all communication related to project deliverables.
Perform the requisition, management and progression of implementation activities of all server hardware along with associated operating systems.
Responsible for the maintenance and upgrades of server hardware and operating systems while ensuring compliance with all license agreements for server software.
Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
Configure/add new services as necessary.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks.
Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
Perform quantitative analyses of systems on a regular basis and develop documented processes to ensure optimal infrastructure performance.
Initiate process improvement/development strategies in order to maximize system efficiency as well as research emerging hardware and technology and make recommendations on cost/benefit analysis.
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.
Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required; configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
Work with leadership and other designated personnel to assist in the creation and deployment of Swift's network strategy.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Skills:
Server operation skills; solid technical skills with the ability to research and solve problems; good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent documentation skills.
Education:
Bachelors in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Certification in applicable network technology at the administrator level preferred.
Experience Required:
Three (3) years network operations experience.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Design system integration and engineer hardware configurations to ensure the integrity of the server and user desktop environment; ensure physical security of the data center at all times.
Design system integration and engineer hardware configurations to ensure the integrity of the server and user desktop environment; ensure physical security of the data center at all times.
Perform project management responsibilities and assist vendors in the implementation of virtualization of the server infrastructure; prepare project plan, development approach and estimated costs as well as coordinate schedules; ensure timeline/budget expectations are maintained according to business requirements and customer expectations.
Perform control and tracking activities as appropriate and oversee all communication related to project deliverables.
Perform the requisition, management and progression of implementation activities of all server hardware along with associated operating systems.
Responsible for the maintenance and upgrades of server hardware and operating systems while ensuring compliance with all license agreements for server software.
Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
Configure/add new services as necessary.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks.
Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
Perform quantitative analyses of systems on a regular basis and develop documented processes to ensure optimal infrastructure performance.
Initiate process improvement/development strategies in order to maximize system efficiency as well as research emerging hardware and technology and make recommendations on cost/benefit analysis.
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.
Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required; configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.
Work with leadership and other designated personnel to assist in the creation and deployment of Swift's network strategy.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Skills:
Server operation skills; solid technical skills with the ability to research and solve problems; good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent documentation skills.
Education:
Bachelors in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Certification in applicable network technology at the administrator level preferred.
Experience Required:
Three (3) years network operations experience.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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