Server Administrator - (Albany) in Corvallis, Oregon For Sale

ATI Cast Products, Albany Operations is a subsidiary company of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI). ATI is one of the largest and most diversified specialty materials and components producers in the world with revenues of approximately $4.0 billion for the last twelve months. ATI has approximately 9,600 full-time employees world-wide who use innovative technologies to offer global markets a wide range of specialty materials solutions. Our major markets are aerospace and defense, oil and gas/chemical process industry, electrical energy, medical, automotive, food equipment and appliance, and construction and mining. ATI's products include titanium and titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys and superalloys, engineered forgings and castings, zirconium, hafnium, niobium alloys, grain-oriented electrical steel, and stainless and specialty steels. ATI Cast Products is one of the world's premier producers of complex titanium investment casting for the aerospace industry. We are recognized as world leaders in product innovation, process development, and global responsiveness. It is an exciting time to join ATI Cast Products as we continue to transform and position our businesses for long term growth and profitability. ATI Cast Products offers a competitive compensation; wages, medical, dental and vision insurance plan, 401(k), life insurance, and Bonus incentive plan. ATI Cast Products, Albany Operations is currently seeking a Server Administrator to join our team. The Server Administrator's role is to design, install, administer, and optimize company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary. This includes ensuring the availability of client/server applications, configuring all new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server environment. Where applicable, the Server Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server farm. Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Develop strategies for client/server implementations; architect the infrastructure required to support those strategies. Act as project lead in the design and review of new server systems, applications, and hardware; conduct capacity planning as needed. Lead, coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the client/server environment. Coordinate and collaborate with network engineering, business application, and database administration function to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate servers to meet business demands. Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure server security. Assist in designing and implementing data center/server room security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms, access restrictions, and so on. Acquisition & Deployment Conduct research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts. Operational Management Monitor service desk system for entries on server and server resource issues; prioritize and respond to service desk tickets as appropriate. Serve as cornerstone for escalating server issues; provide timely response to customer escalations. Perform file system configuration and management; define and perform server backups and recovery procedures. Plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches. Monitor and test system performance and provide performance statistics and reports. Create shell scripts as required. Manage enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure. Define and implement strategies for integrating disparate operating environments. Recommend and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. Develop and maintain training materials and server documentation. Provide guidance to junior members of the team. Position Requirements Formal Education & Certification Degree in computer science or management information systems or equivalent education plus experience. Preferred Certifications in VMWare, Citrix, and Microsoft. Knowledge & Experience At least six years' equivalent work experience in a senior technical analytical position responsible for managing server environments. Advanced knowledge in VMWare, NetApp NAS storage systems, Citrix Specific knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating platform required, as well as strong working knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, and Group Policy. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining all manners of server hardware and associated network equipment, including SCSI, RAID, and I/O topology. Experience with server performance tuning and monitoring tools. Familiarity with TCP/IP network protocols, firewall management, and operating system configuration. Working technical knowledge of scripting code using VB, PowerShell and related scripting tools. Personal Attributes Project management skills a definite asset. Good written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills. Ability to conduct research into server issues and products as required. Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong customer service orientation. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Work Conditions Rotational on-call availability. Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals. ATI Metals and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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