Systems Administrator

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We have an immediate need for a Systems Administrator. Please see below,

• Employment Type: Contract to hire
• Onsite: Yes, Monday - Friday
• Must be Authorized to Work in USA: Yes, No sponsorship.
• Hard Requirements: Strong experience with AWS and Azure.

Job Summary:

We are seeking to hire a Systems Administrator to join our team. This position will be responsible for administration, configuration, installation, provisioning, monitoring of Windows systems in a hybrid datacenter environment. Job duties include troubleshooting to ensure availability, capacity, and performance of infrastructure systems. Perform assigned duties with general direction from team leads and/or managers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers large deployments of Exchange environments and messaging systems
• Configuration, support, and administration of Exchange 2019
• Perform on-site technical support for Microsoft Exchange 2019
• Monitor Exchange message queues, resolve non-deliveries, and perform message tracking and record status/findings in daily operations log
• Perform mailbox moves and restores
• Perform mailbox cleansing (classified)
• Deploy highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Implement infrastructure migration methodologies and techniques to migrate workloads into Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Develop automation to support continuous delivery and continuous integration process
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and AWS technologies (both IaaS and PaaS) and options to support the migration process
• Work closely with the Development team to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of infrastructure
• Analyze and resolve configuration issues in development, test, and production environments
• Install and configure Windows server operating systems and software on VMware and physical servers
• Responsible for On-Premise Datacenter maintenance, patching servers, backups, tape rotations, maintaining documentation, server inventory, and supplies
• Coordinate with vendors for technical support and upgrades
• Act as a product or application owner in a Dev Ops culture

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and

Skills:

• Strong experience with Exchange 2019, and M365
• Build on-premises Exchange 2019 servers
• Migration of mailboxes, resources, distribution lists, etc., to M365
• Perform upgrades to Exchange
• Automation experience and scripting knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
• MS System Center Orchestrator
• MS System Center Configuration Manager
• VMWare virtual server management
• Data Center management
• System/application monitoring (Orion)
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Basic knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and IP addressing
• Ability to write documentation
• Ability to work with and coordinate vendors
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and quickly determine escalation points
• Knowledge of other cloud environments like AWS/Google Cloud is a plus
• High Performance Computing experience is a plus
• Net App storage experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile methodology
• Progressive technology experience and project planning skills
• Forward-thinking, nimble, and thoughtful
• Comfortable in a hybrid role of hands-on technology work and team collaboration
• Ability to inspire team effort, communicate goals, and build consistent processes

Required Experience:

• 7-10 years supporting computer systems, with 2-3 years specifically with Microsoft Azure and AWS
• 5 years supporting various networking protocols, especially TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and WINS

Certifications in one or more of the following are a plus:

• AWS
• ITIL
• Agile

Additional skills:

• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Agile & Dev Ops tools and practices
• Ability to multi-task with urgency
• Positive problem-solving attitude, openness to new ideas
• US Citizenship required

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 50 pounds

This job description summarizes the essential duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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