Assistant IT Server Team Lead

JOB OVERVIEW:

Your Technical expertise in server administration, along with strong problem-solving and leadership skills, will help foster a stable and efficient IT environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience as an IT Server Engineer or in similar role.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, operating systems and applications.
• Familiarity with server and SAN storage administration in Windows and Linux environments.
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g VMware, Nutanix) and Google Cloud platforms.
• Solid understanding of server security principles and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional) are a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Support and Leadership:

• Assist the IT Server Team Lead in managing daily operations of the server team.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior server engineers and team members.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure effective communication within the team.

Server Development and Configuration:

• Support the deployment of new servers based on business requirements, including hardware and software installation.
• Assist in configuring server hardware, firmware and BIOS settings to optimize performance.

• Participate in routine administration tasks, such as user management and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to regular server maintenance activities, including patch management and backups.

Server Security and Compliance:

• Help implement and maintain server security measures and ensure compliance with security standards.

Server Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor server performance metrics and assist in identifying performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize server configurations and resource allocation.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

• Respond to server-related incidents, troubleshoot issues, and assist in resolving problems.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintain accurate documentation of server configurations and procedures.
• Contribute to the knowledge base by documenting best practices and solutions.

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Assist in implementing and managing server back up and disaster recovery solutions.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills to validate recovery plans.

Vendor Management Collaboration:

• Collaborate with vendors to procure server hardware and software.
• Assist in communication with vendors for troubleshooting and support.