Works with the Enterprise Infrastructure Architect and Enterprise Software Architect in designing and managing centralized and decentralized server farms. Evaluates new hardware and operating system technology and makes recommendations to Fox IT management on adoptions and direction. Reviews business solutions, design, test and implementation plans created by System and Senior System Administrators. Works closely with Information Protection to evaluate and implement system security. Mentors System Administrators and System Engineers in technical and professional growth. Serves as a key member of application development and upgrade teams and acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Provides 3rd level support in diagnosing server issues. Responsibilities:1. Server Farm Design and Architecture• Works closely with vendors, Enterprise Infrastructure Architect and Enterprise Software Architect in designing and managing centralized and decentralized server farms.• Performs capacity planning including allocating processors, memory and storage as well as planning future expansion requirements.• Participates as a Subject Matter Expert, SME, for design reviews, technology and tool selection. • Reviews business solutions, design, test and implementation plans created by team and ensures adherence to standards and best practices. • Provides 3rd level support for server tuning including monitoring, troubleshooting and optimizing performance.• Establishes guidelines for production, staging, QA, and development environments.2. Technology Reviews• Researches and reviews new hardware, operating system and 3rd party technologies.• Evaluates new technologies against competitors and validate the usability of the technology.• Educates team and Fox IT management in new technology improvements.3. Security• Works closely with Information Protection to establish and audit system and directory service security.• Works closely with database administrators, application developers and administrators to provide a secure application environment.4. Project Support• Works closely with application developers and database administrators to deliver creative solutions to complex technology challenges and business requirements. • Recommends and oversees technical solutions, architecture design and implementation time line in support of business application requirements.• Monitors project performance, including deliverables, resource effectiveness and quality in regards to system administration assignments. • Ensures infrastructure standards and best practices are followed.5. Production Support• Ensures necessary hardware and software licenses and maintenance are purchased in order to maintain compliance and vendor support.• Audits production and development environment periodically to ensure hardware and software currency and license compliance. • Provides 24x7 on call production support.• Serves as an escalation point for server issues within IT.• Develops standards, policies and procedures as well as best practices documentation.6. Administration• Communicates plans, status and issues to management on a regular basis.• Interfaces with vendors on a regular basis to resolve technical issues and evaluate technology advancements.• Works closely with other IT resources to provide pertinent information in support of application availability and performance. • Performs as a technical lead to System Administrators and System Engineers.• Mentors System Administrators and System Engineers in technology and professional development.7. Other Duties As Required