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Applies Systems Administration/Engineering subject matter knowledge to solve common and complex technical server administration issues within established guidelines and by identifying and recommending appropriate alternatives. Acts as a team or project leader and/or system architect providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Does not require day to day supervision and has ability to handle most unique situations. May seek advice in order to make decisions on complex technical issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Management: 
  • Create and maintain project schedules for multiple concurrent projects by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time requirements, establishing deadlines, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases of the project lifecycle, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts
  • Includes documenting, prioritizing, and tracking requests (changes, enhancements, etc.) to coordinate with customers and change control
  • Provide weekly status reporting
• Solutions Management: 
  • Ongoing support, maintenance, and operations of an application, technology, and/or business solution
  • Monitor and maintain uptime and performance as it relates to SLA’s and department responsibilities
  • Develop, propose, and lead opportunities for business process optimization
• Customer Service: 
  • Provide training and guidance to (internal/external) customers
  • Keep accurate records of discussions and/or correspondence with such
  • Mentor staff in improving customer service excellence
• Research and Development: 
  • Act as system architect and resident authority on multiple areas of technology
  • Research, present, and gain approval for emerging technology
  • Ensure that the deployment of technology enhances and improves the business
• Documentation: 
  • Lead, and direct creation and maintenance of all technical documentation as it relates to department responsibilities

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of System Administrator experience
• Implementation, support, and maintenance of Windows Server Operating Systems
• Implementation, support, and maintenance of Microsoft Clustering or other HA solutions
• Solid Directory Services Administration (Active Directory, LDAP, ADAM)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of backup / recovery and other business continuity services
• Solid understanding of alerting and monitoring
• Solid understanding of architecture, security, and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of storage technologies including SAN and NAS (Configuration, Zoning on Fiber Channel Switches, and multi-pathing)
• Solid VBscript , ADSI, and WMI skills
• Advanced knowledge of Windows kernel and registry
• Knowledge of build automation, patch management, automated deployments and packaging

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree 
• Prior experience in the health care industry including exposure to Epic Systems technologies
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Server+
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional 
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• VMware Certified Professional
• UNIX Server Administration 
• Microsoft SQL Server Administration 
• Microsoft IIS Server Administration
• Microsoft SQL Server Administration 
• Microsoft Exchange Administration
• Microsoft Sharepoint Administration
• Microsoft System Center Operations Manager Administration
• Blackberry Enterprise Server Administration
• Citrix XenServer Administration
• Server Virtualization

Soft Skills: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self motivated and excels in team and individual environments

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.