Our client, an international financial software provider, are looking for a System Administrator, to provide maintenance and support of their systems, and implementation of new releases and applications from their Amsterdam office.
Job Profile
The System Administrator will install and configure software, maintain servers, troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, and provide Technical Application Support to end users. Other duties include Report Development, Data Management, QA Testing and Training.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Production Technical Support - Provide Level II Production Support for end users of all Business Applications. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Monitor Incident tracking system and ensure proper communications with end users and IT teams. Coordinate application patches with vendors.
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Implementation - Install software on servers and configure technical components such as IIS and Windows OS settings. Coordinate release process with Business Groups for new and improved applications, communicate detailed descriptions of functionality changes and provide follow up support as required.
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Data Management and ad-hoc Reporting - design and develop reports based on Business Requirements. Create ad-hoc SQL queries as needed. Backup production databases and restore to Test environments as needed. Maintain Test environments on the OS and database level.
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Server Maintenance – Maintain application servers in good working condition. Liaise with the Global Server team to ensure Operating System configuration and settings comply with company policies. Ensure IIS Web Server MSSQL database settings are optimal for application performance.
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Over time, it is expected that the position will also be responsible for Business Process Support , QA Testing and Training.
Candidate Profile
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MUST BE fluent in English both verbally and written.
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Minimum of 3 years experience installing and configuring application software in a Microsoft environment including experience with IIS.
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Minimum 3 years experience and Intermediate to Advanced experience with MS SQL (t-SQL).
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Minimum of 2 year experience with MS SQL server database administration and use of applications running on MS SQL databases.
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Minimum of 2 years experience with Data Management including extracting, manipulating, and migrating data between application databases or for reporting purposes.
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Technical Knowledge and experience with Yardi Asset and Property Management/Transfer Agency System is HIGHLY desirable
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Demonstrated knowledge in technical aspects of 3rd party vendor applications and interfaces.
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Financial Accounting experience preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years experience with Crystal Reports/Business Objects or other Reporting tool.
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MS SSAS, SSRS, SSIS experience preferred, but not essential.
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Experience with iCorp, ViewPoint, OCRA, Consolidation software, Clarity software systems would be a definite plus.
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Demonstrated knowledge and skill managing change.
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Proactive person who is well rounded and capable of working in a fast paced environment. |
