Network administrator

We are seeking a highly motivated freelance PC network administrator with in-depth experience of Microsoft Windows 2003 and 2008, Networking, Internet Information Server and ideally Team Foundation Server and Sharepoint. Your role will be to maintain, support and improve a small network infrastructure within a busy Microsoft web software development and design company based in Inner South West London. There will initially be a flurry of activity while advising on upgrading the existing infrastructure followed by an ongoing maintenance situation of around 10 hours per month (possibly more) . You must live reasonably close by and be able to come into our offices on a regular basis SO PLEASE, NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS. Only people who live and work in London will be considered You will: - Assist us in coming up with a plan for upgrading and improving our existing systems and then help us implement it - Be responsible for installing, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting hardware, network operating system and software - Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our web, database and application servers - Assist in selecting the proper hardware and software to satisfy our internal needs and those of our clients. - Develop complete hardware and software solutions from general user requirements, evaluate related hardware and software products and make recommendations for adoption. - Oversee the implementation of proactive policies and best practices for IT infrastructure - Advise and consider security issues and implications - Manage backup schedules - Set in place daily procedures using scripts and other automation techniques where possible - Provide proactive support of hardware, software updates, security patches and revisions testing Requirements: - Proficiency in Windows Server 2003 up to 2008 - Experience with SQL Server 2005 database management - Ability to configure and administer Internet Information Services (IIS) - Knowledge of networks, routers, cabling and IP configuration - Software / hardware systems experience - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Team-oriented player / flexible schedule - Familiarity with current trends - Experience in working for a development focused company Desired Skills and Pluses: - Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) - Knowledge of Microsoft Sharepoint - Knowledge of live production environments - Software debugging experience If you are interested, please reply with your updated resume, rates and availability to recruitment@[login to view URL] NB! ONLY PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN LONDON WILL BE CONSIDERED