Sr. System Administrator

Overview

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

• Involved in all phases of test system design, including requirements generation, hardware design, software development and system integration.
• Monitors internal network and operations, troubleshoots and repairs system operations accordingly.
• Evaluates internal and on-site hardware and software, including output and telecommunications equipment.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement Enterprise-class Backup and Restoration System of production data – File systems, AD, SQL, Exchange on physical and virtual servers.
• Work on assignments and special projects that promote the successful enhancement of HRT’s operation systems.
• Interact daily with supervisor and peer groups to gain knowledge of latest technologies available.
• Provide ad hoc user training as required to help customers effectively utilize HRT computerized systems.
• Coordinate selection and purchase of data processing hardware and software for HRT.
• Explore and possibly implement new technologies to automate tasks related to client workstations and/or servers.
• Implement backup routine for all HRT networked computer systems.
• Provide development and/or maintenance of specialized HRT software programs.
• Deploy corporate applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader via a central solution for standardization and efficiency.
• Implement and manage server based applications used to update workstations and servers, control and monitor Internet traffic and other network management applications.
• Monitor various system logs for problems or unusual behavior.
• Update and maintain server operating systems.
• Design and implement various projects such as P2V/Virtualization, Office 365, Exchange Migration, etc.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policy and Procedures.
• Maintain awareness of HRT’s Safety and Security Plan and related policies.
• Evolve and maintain compliance with HRT’s Environmental Policy, relevant Safety and Security Procedures, Emergency Management Plan and all HRT’s Policies.
• Perform other duties as required by the Manager of Technology Services.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and server hardware.
• In-depth knowledge of backup applications such as Backup Exec.
• Experience working with VMware 5.5+.
• Experience with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
• Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot server operating systems, software, and related hardware.
• Strong communication skills – orally and in writing.
• Quick identification of problems and implementation of solutions with minimal downtime.
• Critical thinking using logic and analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to lead a team or work independently.
• Mentorship ability to co-exist with colleagues.
• Quantify decisions with solid reasoning and justification.
• Broad understanding of Windows operating systems: SQL, Exchange, System Center, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DMZ, Clustering and file servers.
• Broad understanding of WAN/LAN communications.
• VMware management, configuration, migration, and upgrades.
• Understanding of shared storage (SAN/NAS) environments.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools to identify, diagnose and repair complex problems affecting systems performance.
• Able and flexible to perform multiple engineering tasks unsupervised.
• Maintain awareness of advances in information technology and recommend modifications to HRT systems.
• Strong team-oriented work ethic.

• Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work.
• Basic problem solving skills relevant to software applications used.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems or a related field.

10+ years of IT experience, including 5 years of system administration supporting Windows in a network environment.

• Virginia Driver’s License.
• MCSE 2008 (or newer preferred).

This position is classified as essential personnel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the HRT employment application and/or the interview, contact HRT Human Resources at  or email careers.