Company Description
1 yr Contract
Pay Rate: $6,500~/month (DOE)
We are seeking a motivated System Administrator to support infrastructure operations and engineering initiatives. This role involves hands-on system administration, infrastructure support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain and optimize IT systems.
Job Description
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Infrastructure & System Administration
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Design and implement system administration solutions for project and operational needs
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Install, configure, and maintain servers, hardware, storage, and services
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Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, etc.)
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Support storage systems (NetApp, Dell/EMC, PureStorage, etc.)
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Utilize infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible
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Manage deployment tools (Foreman) and inventory systems (GLPI)
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Maintain and configure network equipment (Cisco, Mellanox, etc.)
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Operations & Support
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Perform system monitoring, log analysis, and ensure system availability
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Apply security patches and maintain compliance across systems
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Conduct backup operations and ensure data integrity
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Monitor security systems and respond to potential threats
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Manage user accounts and access controls
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Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and coordinate resolutions
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Maintenance & Optimization
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Apply OS upgrades, patches, and system updates
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Manage tools such as Jira, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, and VMware environments
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Perform performance tuning and system optimization
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Maintain documentation and system procedures
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Support after-hours or weekend work when required
Qualifications
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7+ year of system administration experience in Linux environments
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Hands-on experience with: Linux systems (CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.)
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Shell scripting, cron jobs, log analysis
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User and group management, iptables configuration
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Exposure to VMware and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git) preferred
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Familiarity with networking equipment (Cisco preferred)
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Understanding of web technologies (SSL, reverse proxy, HTTP, etc.)
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Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
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Excellent communication skills (technical & non-technical)
Preferred Certifications:
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CompTIA Linux+, RHCSA, or RHCE
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CompTIA Security+ or equivalent
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Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Ability to rack/stack servers and move equipment between data centers and labs
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Candidates should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise-level infrastructure and tools
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
