Senior Server Specialist

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Detail information about job Senior Server Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Huge Gov Department
• Initial 6 month Contract
• Parramatta location!

This role will be responsible for providing Technical expertise within the Server Refresh streams of work.

The role requires extensive knowledge of Server Platforms – hardware (e.g. blades/chassis infrastructure, physical servers like Dell and HP) and software (e.g. Virtualisation technologies and Operating Systems specifically Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012). 
 
Job Description

• Responsible for refresh of physical and virtual servers and associated operating systems;
• Responsible for migration of applications from legacy servers and operating systems e.g. Windows Server 2003 to strategic platforms (virtualised and consolidated);
• Work closely with Technology support teams and applications teams to coordinate migrations while ensuring minimal disruption to business;
• Documentation and presentation of technical solutions and change requests;
• Assist with disaster recovery tests and production cutover;
• Drive the implementation of technical solutions as it relates to the refresh of Servers, Storage or Operating Systems;
• Report to Project Manager and manage communications with technology operations, policing systems and external vendor specialists;
• Adhere to all policies and guidelines including information security;
• All other tasks as directed by the Project Manager and/or SP&G related to delivering / supporting the Program/Project;
• Agree to participate in security vetting procedures prior to engagement and/or at regular intervals (generally every 12 months) during contract period.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in Server technologies e.g. Blades/Chassis, Virtualisation, Operating Systems specifically Windows Operating Systems and Linux;
• Demonstrated experience in migrating applications from legacy platforms to new platforms – hardware and operating systems;
• Demonstrated experience to be able to coordinate amongst several operational and applications teams to implement a solution;
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of Microsoft physical and virtual standard operating environments sufficient to support upgrades across a diverse range of applications and business users;
• Demonstrated high level of drive, determination and organization skills in overcoming project obstacles to meet targets;
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies specifically in relation of Virtualisation and databases;
• Knowledge of IT-as-a-Service model including Platform-as-a-Service within large organisations;
• Knowledge of Storage (SAN, NAS and backup) Technologies;
• Knowledge of Networking technologies – LAN and WAN;
• Knowledge of data centre installations e.g. racking, cabling, etc.

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