Server Specialist

The Server Specialist is responsible for the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of the organizations server infrastructure.

This position helps ensure the availability, performance, reliability, and security of enterprise systems while providing technical support for server- and virtualization-related issues.

The Server Specialist also participates in information technology projects and provides subject matter expertise related to server management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Windows and Linux servers.Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity utilization.Perform routine server maintenance, patching, and system updates.Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.Troubleshoot server hardware, operating system, and application issues.Administer and support virtualization environments, including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.Manage Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and backup systems.Monitor storage capacity and performance and recommend upgrades as needed.Implement and maintain security best practices for server infrastructure.Manage server access controls and permissions.Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security assessments.Configure and manage backup solutions, including backup verification and restoration testing.Help ensure critical systems can be restored within established recovery objectives.Provide Tier II and Tier III technical support for server and infrastructure issues.Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response activities as required.Assist with planning and deploying new server infrastructure.Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions.Collaborate with network, security, and application teams on technology projects.Maintain accurate system documentation and operating procedures.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Perform other duties as assigned.