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Position Title: Senior Server Administrator (Windows)

Classification: IS27

Job Code: 00S50KWork Unit: Application Enabling Services

Job Title: Information Systems Officer N27

Manager Title: Director, Application Enabling Services

Last Updated: February 2023

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Advanced Solutions Technology Services is responsible for providing cost-effective

management, delivery, and support of IT operations to core government ministries, program

managers and government employees.

Technology Services is also responsible for understanding the business objectives, future

directions, and unique requirements of the programs it supports.

Technology Services provides services to core government ministries, Crown corporations

and broader public sector organizations, and over 30,000 government employees. In support

of government objectives to lower costs and improve service delivery, these clients have

formed a partnership with Technology Services to receive reliable and cost-effective services

for the benefit of the citizens and businesses they serve across British Columbia.

DESCRIPTIONThe Senior Server Administrator is responsible for managing the installation, configuration, maintenance, and problem resolution of the hardware, operating system, network components, and layered software on the Windows server platforms, supporting critical client dedicated applications. In addition to supporting the Windows Server environment, this position will take an active role in learning and development of modern technologies, service offerings and their subsequent support, consulting with stakeholders, supporting projects, and managing small work groups.



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate senior level technical knowledge and experience, solid competencies, and exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/DELIVERABLES

Leads the installation, configuration, maintenance, and problem resolution for hardware, operating system software, network software, and layered products by:(60%)

Develop/support automation solutions for server deployment, maintenance, reporting and compliance.

Evaluating configurations to maximize performance and availability, while minimizing costs.

Identifying integration and reconfiguration requirements for HW and SW to meet new/changing application requirements.

Plans, designs, and leads the installation and configuration of new/upgraded hardware and software on systems; tests and validates functionality and stability; resolves issues; and installs into production.

Stay current on Client and DXC Security policies and industry standards and maintain security compliance of managed systems.

Provide an interface between customer technical staff and vendors support staff/network carriers for the resolution of network or application problems.

Develop and implement utilities for security reporting and data recovery procedures.

Assist and support team members in meeting committed deadlines and schedules.





Support team processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Assist Advanced Solutions leadership with various planning activities and special projects.

Document standards, processes, and procedures for the management of systems.

Meet with clients to identify client-specific requirements.

Assist application support personnel by identifying integration and reconfiguration requirements for hardware and software to meet new and changing application requirements.

Ensure new systems/network software and hardware meets specifications in the established client guidelines during testing and implementation phase of projects and advises project teams and the systems operations team concerning suitability of products.

Create and modify Windows and other proprietary systems scripts to assist in automating regular operational requirements and systems administration and tuning

Analyze system performance and customer forecasts; identifying potential capacity issues and upgrade requirements; and recommending upgrades/enhancements.

Encouraged to update skillset as the client and DXC AS adapt to newer technologies Participates in server infrastructure systems projects for clients by: (15%)

Analyze system performance and customer forecasts; identifying potential capacity issues and upgrade requirements; and recommending upgrades/enhancements.

Analyze, identify, and plan overall project requirements and server areas impacted.

Test the compatibility of all products with new or revised server environments; researching options for elimination; drafting purchase requisitions; and working with selected vendors to ensure

📌 Senior Server Administrator (Victoria)
🏢 ESIT Advanced Solutions
📍 Victoria