Ronin is currently looking to hire a Senior Systems Administrator with expert knowledge of Exchange 2000 and 2003 and multi-terabyte storage and backup solutions. The individual in this position will be responsible for performing maintenance of windows environments for multiple offices, as well as coordinating storage and backup activities and providing support to compliance for data retrieval requests. This position is located in our Chicago, IL office.

• Perform maintenance of Windows environment for multiple offices
• Build Domain controllers, DNS servers, and Exchange Servers. Set up printers and printer queues, create groups, assign login scripts, and perform other administrative functions.
• Administer IIS and Apache
• Maintain and plan domains, trusts and shares in the firm’s Active Directory environment.
• Manager user rights, logon and shutdown scripts.
• Perform emergency repairs and troubleshooting of both server and client issues.
• Install client and server software.
• Perform NAS (NetApps), SNAP Server and direct attach storage system administration.
• Administer disk-based data backup solution performing restores and monitoring performance.
• Analyze business problems and recommend solutions.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelors’ degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years experience as team lead.
• Experience building Domain controllers, DNS servers, and Exchange Servers.
• Expert knowledge of Exchange Server 2000/2003 skills and expertise in server performance analysis. Strong Windows 2000/2003 Server with extensive Active Directory knowledge and shell scripting required.
• Experience with anti-virus, preferably McAfee and with anti-spam, preferably Barracuda appliances.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience in managing physically distributed environments.
• Outlook Web Access administration experience.
• Experience with public folders, distribution lists and excellent documentation skills a must.
• Experience with NAS administration, preferably NetApps and direct attach storage solutions, primarily IBM and Promise based
• DR/BC planning and execution experience a plus.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Trading industry background a plus. Desire and aptitude to learn and understand the Trading Industry required.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
• MCSE Certification/Training desirable.