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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Server Manager to oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of our organization's server infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, network management, and IT security, with a proven ability to manage both physical and virtual server environments. As a Server Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of all server systems, supporting business operations and IT initiatives.
In this role, you will lead a team of system administrators and work closely with other IT professionals to implement best practices, monitor system health, and respond to incidents and outages. You will also be responsible for planning and executing server upgrades, patches, and migrations, as well as maintaining documentation and compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
The Server Manager must possess excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to system management. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and security of our IT infrastructure, supporting both internal users and external clients.
Key areas of focus include server performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery, and ensuring high availability of critical systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms, virtualization technologies, and automation tools is essential for success in this position.
This is a full-time position that may require occasional after-hours work and participation in an on-call rotation. The Server Manager will report to the Director of IT and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the organization's technology goals.
Responsibilities
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- Monitor server performance and ensure system availability
- Implement security measures and ensure compliance with policies
- Plan and execute server upgrades, patches, and migrations
- Develop and maintain system documentation and procedures
- Lead a team of system administrators and provide technical guidance
- Coordinate with other IT teams to support infrastructure needs
- Perform regular backups and test disaster recovery plans
- Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues
- Evaluate and recommend new server technologies and tools
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in server administration or IT infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Familiarity with cloud services like AWS or Azure
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What server platforms have you managed in previous roles?
- Describe your experience with virtualization technologies.
- How do you ensure server security and compliance?
- Can you explain a time you resolved a major server outage?
- What tools do you use for monitoring server performance?
- How do you approach capacity planning and resource allocation?
- Have you worked with cloud-based server infrastructure?
- What is your experience with disaster recovery planning?
- How do you stay current with new server technologies?
- Describe your leadership style when managing technical teams.
