-Expert in Microsoft Windows Server platform (configuration, security, debugging crashes or poor performance, understanding of core operating system constructs such as memory, processor and I/O – disk and network)

-Expert in Microsoft Active Directory

-Expert in Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS)

-Proven professional experience with scripting (Microsoft Powershell ideally or VBScript)

-Proven professional experience with Microsoft Web Server (IIS) and database technologies (SQL Server)

-Proven professional experience with Microsoft Clustering

-Proven professional experience with Virtualization (VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V)

-Expert in Microsoft File and Print Services -Excellent overall knowledge of Microsoft System Center Suite 2012

Essential Abilities:

-Project Management

-Defining and documenting processes and procedures

-Development and training of junior staff

-Acting as a catalyst for change and driving innovation throughout the organization

-Ability to work under pressure

-Creative and analytical style

-Ability to interact extensively with all levels of management, business and IT, and act in a professional and confident manner

-Management of relationships with vendors and resellers

-Strong customer service skills to deliver quality results in a demanding environment

-Self-motivator, possessing a high sense of urgency and a high level of integrity

Desirable Skills:

-Professional experience with Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

-Professional experience with Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager (SCOM)

-Professional experience with Microsoft System Center Orchestrator

-Professional experience with Microsoft Remote Desktop Service (RDS) and/or Citrix XenApp

-Knowledge of SAN technologies (EMC preferably)

-Knowledge of backup technologies