Sr. Systems Administrator

This position is a contract-to-hire (6 months) opportunity that is 100% Remote. Apply today!

Job Duties:

• Proactively manage infrastructure by applying critical software patches and security updates to maintain system integrity.
• Lead the transition from physical to virtual servers using virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
• Manage resource allocation and ensure seamless operation by minimizing hardware dependencies.
• Set up virtual machines, allocate storage, and configure virtual networks to provide a dynamic, scalable infrastructure.
• Continuously monitor and tune performance to meet service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Ensures alignment with compliance frameworks, security architecture standards and patterns.
• Assists in the development, adoption, and maintenance of the Technology Services Department’s standard operating procedures. Assists with compliance and adherence to industry best practices.
• Partners with internal customers to translate business objective into system requirements and defines an enterprise-wide technology approach within Office365 and Azure ecosystems.
• Configures and monitors server and application network connectivity and core protocols to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Administers Domain Name Systems and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
• Monitors, tests, and troubleshoots server and application network performance. Provides network performance statistics reports and root cause analysis.
• Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to server and application configurations, network mapping, server dependencies, and network security.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and associated training plans for server and application administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
• Assists with hardware and virtual machine asset management, including maintenance of hypervisors and storage arrays, component inventory, and related documentation and technical specifications.
• Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Assists in advanced IT security practices.
• Assists and/or provides guidance to IT Infrastructure Team with network, telephony, and hardware issues.
• Interacts with vendors, outsourced resources, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Educates, trains, and provides guidance for best practices to internal Technology Services Team for long-term support
• - 5+ years of experience in an Infrastructure Engineer role at an enterprise level.
• Knowledgeable in standing up virtual servers, VMware (vSphere & VDI).
• Expertise in Network Storage systems – Pure storage.
• Experienced in deploying backup solutions through Commvault and Rubrik.