Technical Architect (Windows Server Administrator)

Title: Technical Architect (Windows Server Administrator) Location: Harrisburg, PA (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Client: State of PA Role Description: * Responsible for functioning as the Technical SME on an enterprise-wide system. * Responsible for implementations of products/services that involve significant Commonwealth and federal oversight. * Provides direct technical expertise to Executive applications involving national security. * Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications. * Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts. * May function as a niche SME. * Demonstrates expertise in teaching/conveying technical and/or functional courses/concepts. * Develops appropriate work programs and use to effectively schedule tasks/assignments. * Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products. * Actively contributes as an expert or actual designer. * Provides accurate estimates for design and programming efforts for system changes and enhancements. * Confirms that technical architecture will support all changes required by product enhancements. * Anticipates, identifies, tracks, and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Application Team. * Develops contingency plans as necessary. * Applies specific expertise to ensure that products meet defined customer objectives. * Anticipates and resolve issues specific to the team. * Determines time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner. * Determines server sizing and configuration, printer configuration, bandwidth analysis and capacity planning. * Monitor the availability of updates/upgrades to server hardware, tests and installs updates/upgrades. (SCCM/SCOM) * Superior interpersonal and customer service skills required including ability to work effectively in a team environment. High level of proficiency in effective problem solving required. * Identifies and tracks issues, risks, and action items. * Participates in product design reviews to verify that design meets quality standards and functional/technical requirements. * Performs impact analyses on production fixes and enhancements to establish priorities. * Provides basic product support and provide accurate and complete answers to detailed product questions in a timely manner. * Provides effective on-site product support as needed. * Accurately sets severity of identified defects. * Provides input to training and / or documentation materials regarding latest technical and functional design changes. * Documents all work for future reference. * Reviews the system test approach and conditions used as the basis for detailed test scenarios. * Follows quality standards. * Analytical and customer service skills. * Communicates accurate and useful status updates. * Able to work in a team environment. * Completes assigned tasks. * Strong communication skills; both written and spoken. Skills: * MS Windows Server experience in a large organization setting Required 7 years of experience * Microsoft IIS configuration and support Required 7 years of experience * HTTP Server/Apache support Required 7 years of experience * Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Nice to have 5 years’ experience * Knowledge of Active Directory Nice to have 5 years * Knowledge of TCP/IP networking Nice to have 5 years * PowerShell Nice to have 5 years * Windows Troubleshooting Nice to have 5 years * VMware experience Nice to have 5 years Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $65.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: Harrisburg, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person