Systems Administrator

Summary:

The Systems Administrator’s role is to ensure the stability and integrity of the VMware / Active Directory / Storage environments and all associated network services globally for all North American Century Aluminum locations. In addition, the Systems Administrator will participate in the installation, backup, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all server hardware, network hardware, server software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve other hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.

Responsibilities:

- Provide VMWare VSphere 7 and above environment support, configuration and administration across multiple sites

- Provide Active Directory - 2012 R2 Mode and above support, configuration, maintenance and administration

- Provide EMC VNX and Unity SAN array support, configuration, maintenance and administration

- Design and deploy company Group Policy Objects and utilize other Active Directory tools.

- Provide support and administration for all other assigned process applications.

- Configure systems to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to all assigned areas of responsibility.

- Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations and other network appliances.

- Manage process domain servers, including domain controllers, VMware hosts and all associated hardware.

- Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated plans.

- Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems pertaining to Active Directory, VMware and Storage.

- Provides second level IT support for Century Aluminum plant operations

- Sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks.

- Recommends upgrades, patches, and hotfixes. Applies and installs approved upgrades, patches and hotfixes.

- Provides second level technical support and guidance to users.

- Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks

- Capital process IT related project management up to $1MM.

Requirements:

- Education: Bachelors

- Technical Experience: Minimum - 4+ Years, Preferred - 7+ years - Management: Minimum - none, Preferred - 3+ years - Manufacturing: Minimum - none, Preferred - 3+ years

- Training/Certifications: Minimum - none, Preferred - VMWare, MCSE

Other preferred:

• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

• EMC Networker configuration and administration

• VMware 6.5 or later configuration and administration

• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or later configuration and administration

• Microsoft Active Directory 2016 or later configuration and administration

• EMC VNX and Unity SAN storage configuration and administration

• Research hardware, software and networking products to resolve critical issues

Competencies

Communication

: Ability to deliver oral and written communications that make an impact, and ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.

Teamwork and Collaboration

: Ability to be an effective team member, as well as lead others on a team, enhance others' commitment to their work, instill mutual trust and confidence and promote a culture that fosters high standards of ethics.

Managing Performance

: Ability to manage self, as well as delegate responsibility and motivate others to effectively complete work.

Strategic Thinking

: Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.

Business Acumen

: Demonstrates basic knowledge of implications of individual impact to profitability.

Service Oriented

: Ability to demonstrate significant skill and desire for satisfying internal customers.

Other Important Items

Scope of Role:

The descriptions contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Other duties or responsibilities may be added at management’s sole discretion.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Moreover, this description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Employees are expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with the Company's ADA Policy, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates at times in a manufacturing plant environment. This role routinely will be required to walk up and down stairs, observe through vision and hearing, and may be exposed to heat, cold, and loud noises intermittently.

This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

At Will Status:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employees in this position are employed “at will.”

EEO/ Affirmative Action:

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race; color; sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity); marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; creed; religion; national origin; citizenship status; ethnicity; age; disability; genetic information; HIV/AIDS status; veteran or service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. It is the Company’s policy not to request any employee’s genetic information or to make any employment decision based on genetic information.

The Company is committed to advancing the principles of equal employment opportunity through its affirmative action plan which it maintains in accordance with all legal requirements in order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with the Company regardless of their race, color, gender, disability, and veteran status.