Center for Global Development, an independent, nonprofit policy research organization located in Dupont Circle, is currently seeking an IT Systems Administrator.
Under the supervision of the IT Manager, the IT Systems Administrator provides support for all aspects of the information technology infrastructure in accordance with organizational policies and goals. The SA will ensure proper functioning of company’s information processing systems and make upgrades as necessary. Keeps phone system, computer equipment, hardware and software updated to meet organizational needs. Candidate should be familiar with a variety of industry concepts, practices and procedures. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of LAN.
Ensure secure access and protect against unauthorized modification or destruction.
Responsible for the overall planning, design, installation, maintenance of all network hardware, server services, SAN storage and multiple databases.
Improves desktop software processes and supports development, installation, vendor selection, maintenance and repair of servers, desktops and distributed printers. Recommends and schedules repairs. Night and weekend work is expected to minimize interruption.
Evaluates new information systems products or services and suggests changes to existing products or services to better aide staff.
Responsible for all levels of workstation support.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education requirements:
Bachelors degree, preferably in Computer Science or Management Information Systems and a minimum of three years of professional experience.
Certifications of extended learning in Information Technology such as MCSA, MCSE and MCITP with comparable professional work experience can fulfill educational requirements.
Skills and Abilities:
Posses a can do attitude
Stay up to date with current technology trends and services through memberships and publications
Motivated self-starter
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work in a highly-stressful work environment under minimum supervision
Demonstrated experience with:
Windows Server 2003/2000
Active Directory and Group Policies
Exchange 2003/2007
Mobile devices, Blackberry
WLAN access points
Terminal Services Remote Access
Firewall administration
Windows XP and Office 2007/2003
Workstation cloning technologies and resource kit deployments
VERITAS disaster recovery planning, RAID/Fault tolerance technologies
Desired Technical Skills
Windows 2008 Server
Windows 7
Server virtualization technologies – MS Hyper-V
iSCSI Storage Area Networks
PBX phone system administration
SharePoint MOSS 2007
SQL Server 2005
SCCM 2007 or SMS
Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES)
CRM and CMS applications
HTML/CSS
To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@cgdev.org with Systems Administrator in the subject.
Mail to:
Human Resources
1800 Massachusetts Ave NW
Third Floor
Washington DC 20036
www.cgdev.org
No phone calls or recruiters please.
CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.