Senior Windows Systems Administrator
GoHealth is a leading developer of Web-based sales and online insurance marketing tools for the health insurance industry, helping insurance brokers, agents and carriers connect with customers and transact business more efficiently. We are revolutionizing the health insurance industry through technology.
GoHealth made the Crain's Fast Fifty list in 2014, and we were named one of North America’s Fastest Growing Tech Companies on Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500.
This is your chance to be at the right place at the right time, and work on a product with real-life relevance for all Americans.
Do you dream about Windows Servers? Can you troubleshoot Active Directory, DFS, & Group Policy with your eyes closed? If so, we have just the position for you. We are a fast paced, profitable, growing, and devoted River North based Company. We are autodidacts, teachers, innovators, and motivators. We value risk taking over playing it safe and mentors over managers. We truly live by a work hard, play hard mantra!
Our team is ambitious, passionate, and collaborative; the environment is relaxed and entertaining.
The Senior Windows Administrator will be responsible for the configuration and support of our corporate technology infrastructure and desktop computing environments. They will serve as a member of the Operations group providing on-site support at the main office as well as the branch offices. This position will also provide mentor-ship to the other members of the Corporate Information Technology team and help provide technical direction.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, installation, support, and configuration of Microsoft server and desktop products including Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, SQL Server, and File Servers
- Monitor and respond to alerts from the technology infastructure in order to ensure proper SLA's are met
- Work with a team providing capacity planning and make recommendations on new equipment and services
- Actively monitor the issue tracking system and address/resolve outstanding issues
- 7+ years of Windows Server administration experience
- Strong working knowledge of Windows 2008, 2008R2, and 2012 OS
- Complete understanding of Active Directory implementation in a multi-site environment
- Experience managing file systems distributed between WAN locations
- Experience managing complex file permissions across multiple shares
- Understanding of networks (routing, switching, and cabling)
- Ability to automate routine tasks via Powershell or other scripting languages
- Microsoft Exchange 2013 experience (high availability, replication)
- Experience in VMware
General Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Experience managing and working in a large-scale Windows networking environment
- Capable of providing technical support in person, via phone, or via remote desktop software
- Highly skilled desktop troubleshooter capable of handling occasional user error related problems, as well as high-level issues in a timely manner
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to document work associated with troubleshooting
- Flexibility is very important, as we are a growing company and with your efforts will be continuing to do so!
GoHealth offers a full benefits package, an open vacation policy, a very casual dress code and a fun, interactive working environment.