About this role
The Distributed Computer Systems Analyst provides technical support for servers, networked systems, and virtualized environments. The role monitors systems, performs routine maintenance and backups, troubleshoots issues, and assists senior staff with core system administration tasks including Active Directory and network services.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain server administration in physical/virtual environments
- Perform daily system checks, updates, and backups
- Configure and maintain LAN/WAN hardware and software
- Manage network shares, permissions, and Active Directory user/group accounts
- Support Active Directory, network shares, VPN users, Citrix users, and Wi-Fi access
Technical Overview
You will support server monitoring and administration across physical and virtual environments, manage daily checks, updates, and backup systems, and assist with LAN/WAN configuration. Core responsibilities include DHCP and DNS support, network shares and permissions via Active Directory, and end-user support for VPN, Citrix, and Wi-Fi access.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level IT support professional with 1–3 years of experience in server administration for physical and virtual environments. They understand core network services like DHCP and DNS, can manage Active Directory user and group accounts and network shares, and provide support for VPN, Citrix, and Wi-Fi access.
Must-Have Skills
1–3 years of experience in IT supportserver administrationor related technical workFamiliarity with managing physical and virtual serversBasic understanding of DHCPDNSand networked devicesExperience with backup systems (tape or disk-based)Valid State of Florida Driver’s LicenseMonitormaintainand assist with administration of servers in a physical/virtual environmentAssist with configuration and maintenance of LAN/WAN hardware and softwareCreate and manage network sharespermissionsand Active Directory user/group accountsProvide support for Active Directorynetwork sharesVPN usersCitrix usersand Wi-Fi access
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience managing network shares and permissionsExperience with Active Directory user and group administrationExposure to server operating systems (Windows ServerESXi)Technical certifications such as CompTIA A+Server +Network+Security+Microsoftor Cisco
Tools & Platforms
Active DirectoryDHCPDNSCitrixVPNVMware ESXi
Required Skills
server administrationphysical and virtual serversLAN/WANDHCPDNSnetwork sharespermissionsActive Directory user and group accountsVPNCitrixWi-Fibackup systemstape-based backupsdisk-based backupsdiagnostic toolstroubleshootingperformance testingavailability testingdocumentation
Hard Skills
server administrationphysical and virtual environmentsserver monitoringdaily system checkssoftware and updatesbackup systemstape-based backupsdisk-based backupsLAN/WAN hardware and software configurationDHCP managementDNSnetworked devicesnetwork sharespermissionsActive Directory user/group accountsActive DirectoryVPN supportCitrix users supportWi-Fi access supportdiagnostic tools (software and hardware)troubleshootingperformance testingavailability testingresource usage monitoring/testingdocumentation of procedures and configurationsvendor coordination for installation or support
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solvingAnalytical skillsTechnical communicationDocumentation disciplineCoordination with vendors
Certifications
Preferred
CompTIA A+CompTIA Server+CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+MicrosoftCisco
Keywords for Your Resume
Distributed Computer Systems Analystdistributed computer systems analystDepartment of Healthserver administrationphysical and virtual serversLAN/WANDHCPDNSnetwork sharespermissionsActive Directory user and group accountsActive DirectoryVPNCitrixWi-Fibackup systemstape-based backupsdisk-based backupsdiagnostic toolstroubleshootingperformanceavailabilityresource usageproceduresconfigurationValid State of Florida Driver’s LicenseVMware ESXiWindows Server
Deal Breakers
Must have 1–3 years of experience in IT support, server administration, or related technical work, Must have basic understanding of DHCP and DNS, Must have experience with backup systems (tape or disk-based), Must hold a Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
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