Server Administrator

**Job Designation: Server Administrator**

**Experience Required: 3-4 years minimum**

A server administrator is a specialized IT professional who is responsible for the configuration, operation, maintenance, and security of an organization's servers, including both physical and virtual servers.

**Job Duties**: Here are some detailed job responsibilities of a server administrator:
3. Managing server security: Server administrators must ensure that the servers are secure by implementing appropriate security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and antivirus software to protect servers from threats, such as malware and cyberattacks. They must also ensure that servers are properly patched and updated to prevent known security vulnerabilities.

4. Managing server backups and disaster recovery: Server administrators must ensure that regular backups of the servers are performed and that backup data is stored securely. They must also test backups regularly to ensure they are working correctly and can be restored in the event of a server failure. In the event of a disaster, server specialists must be able to quickly recover data and restore servers to minimize downtime.

5. Server virtualization: Server specialists may be responsible for virtualizing servers, which involves running multiple virtual servers on a single physical server. They must have a deep understanding of virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V, and be able to configure and manage virtual servers.

6. Server upgrades and replacements: Server specialists must plan for server upgrades or replacements, ensuring that there is enough server capacity to meet current and future demand. They may work with other IT professionals to assess capacity needs and plan for server upgrades or replacements.

7. Managing server access: Server administrators must manage user access to servers, ensuring that only authorized users have access to server resources. They must also ensure that user permissions are properly configured and regularly reviewed to prevent unauthorized access.

8. Troubleshooting server issues: Server administrators must troubleshoot server issues as they arise, identifying the root cause of problems and taking corrective actions to resolve them. They may also work with other IT professionals, such as network administrators, to resolve more complex issues.

9. Planning for server capacity: Server administrators must plan for server capacity, ensuring that there is enough server capacity to meet current and future demand. They may work with other IT professionals to assess capacity needs and plan for server upgrades or replacements.

10. Documentation: Server administrators must maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of server configurations, security measures, and other important information. Overall, server administrators play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and secure operation of an organization's servers. They must have a deep understanding of server hardware and software, as well as security best practices and IT operations. They must also be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals, such as network administrators and security specialists.

**Job Requirements**: The Server Administrator should have the knowledge and a basic understanding of the following:
1. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): This role provides centralized authentication and authorization services for an organization's network. It allows administrators to manage users, computers, and other network resources from a single location.

2. Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS): This role provides certificate-based security services, including issuing and managing digital certificates for users and computers, and managing Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs).

3. DHCP Server: This role provides automatic IP address assignment and other configuration settings to computers on a network. It simplifies network administration by eliminating the need for manual IP address configuration.

4. DNS Server: This role provides domain name resolution services, translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers can understand.

5. File and Storage Services: This role provides centralized management of files and storage resources, including disk quotas, file screening, and storage reports.

6. Hyper-V: This role provides virtualization capabilities, allowing multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server.

7. Network Policy and Access Services (NPAS): This role provides network access and authorization services, including Remote Access, Network Policy Server, and Health Registration Authority.

10. Print and Document Services: This role provides centralized management of printers and print services, including printer sharing, driver management, and print queue management.

11. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): This role provides automated patch management and