Windows Systems Administrator

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If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as a Windows Systems Administrator

The Window Systems Administrator provides L1/L2 support on Intel based System administration and troubleshooting Skills for Windows Servers and Virtual Environment (e.g., VMWare and Windows Servers).  

Responsibilities:

System Maintenance/ Administration:

• Perform Intel based system hardware and software installs, patch installations, upgrades, and maintenance
• Monitor and maintain related /OS performance tuning of Intel based systems
• Perform daily administration tasks (e.g., add, change, delete, file system and disk space management, back-ups and file restore)
• Coordinate and perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance
• On call and Weekend Support installation and removal of physical servers in NJ

Development:

• Develop effective and efficient hardware and network configurations.
• Develop, document, and implement policies, standards and operating procedures.
• Create disaster recovery plans.

Support:

• Interact with NOC, other systems staff or vendors in complex testing, operational support and troubleshooting system problems.
• Provide architectural guidance on standards and procedures for the efficient use of resources.
• Consult on software and hardware acquisition.
• Provide production and development systems support (including off hours support on a rotating basis).

Qualifications include:

• 2+ years Intel based systems. Windows Servers administration experience.
• BS in Computer Science or related area
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Servers
• Basic knowledge of Linux server (Red Hat)
• Basic knowledge of Virtualization platforms (VMware/ESXi/vCenter)
• Basic knowledge of Enterprise Hardware (Lenovo/xClarity/Chassis)
• Basic knowledge of Storage (SAN/NAS)
• Basic knowledge of Networking
• Basic knowledge of Scripting Powershell and PowerCLI
• Basic knowledge of Backup software (Tivoli)
• Experience with Windows OS installation, configuration, upgrades, securities, and file system management
• Experience with VMware performance monitoring and analysis
• Communication skills – both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills

Other Specifics:
In this role you will participate in rotating weekend work to implement Production changes.  This role also requires occasional travel to the BBH data centers in Luxembourg.  System Administrators are responsible for maintaining hardware in the data center racks which involves a limited amount of physical labor work.  Team members work primarily onsite or, when working remotely, should be capable of coming onsite to the office or data centers if required. Although rare, there may be a need to attend the office or datacenter outside of standard working hours to assist in troubleshooting a production emergency.
 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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