Description
I am currently seeking a skilled Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator contractor to join our team. This person would be the SME. This role is pivotal in providing advanced support and administration for our enterprise server infrastructure, encompassing both cloud-based and on-premises systems. The responsibilities include configuration, administration, consultation, documentation, and implementation of server hardware and software, ensuring server security, optimizing capacity and performance, and actively participating in server planning and engineering. You will be working onsite in Bayport, MN- Monday- Friday normal business hours with a on call rotation every 4-6 weeks. If you are interested in this opportunity, I encourage you to apply or reach out to Michelle at .

• Demonstrates advanced problem solving and collaboration while providing operational support, maintenance and advanced administration and implementation of the enterprise server computing environment (cloud and on-premises) leveraging agile (kanban/scrum) practices including troubleshooting, performance monitoring and management, security, optimization, capacity management and disaster recovery / business continuity planning.
• Identify & implement automation opportunities and improvements within existing server and storage environments and data center applications & operations.
• Create and maintain documentation relating to server configurations, back-up and recovery processes, security, monitoring, storage administration, license and capacity planning, disaster recovery / business continuity & data center operations
• Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and take responsibility for seeing those issues through to resolution. Creates proper incident communications, incident management is followed and incident root cause analysis is completed
• Clearly articulate requirements, issues, status, etc. to non-technical management personnel
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation (estimated rotation every 4-6 weeks)
• Partner closely with IT Infrastructure and Operation teams to ensure security, availability, performance, scalability, etc...
• Engages frequently with 3rd party support vendors and ensures proper timing of maintenance renewals
• Works with cross-functional project teams and/or operational cross functional teams
• Grow level of knowledge in area of expertise by maintaining certifications, attending seminars or through other related activities
• Data center operational tasks such as rack setup, layout, leveling and power strip setup, etc. as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5-7 years IT experience
• Strong knowledge and experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS, Microsoft OS and Hyper-Visor operating systems.
• VMWare v. 6.0
• Cloud (Azure a plus)
• Strong knowledge & experience with Dell Server Hardware, configurations and troubleshooting
• Experience with HP 3Par and HP Nimble Storage; Cisco SAN configuration and support a plus
• Experience with Dell Data Domains and support a plus
• Strong analytic and research skills - must be detail oriented.
• Strong hardware/software troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and customer service and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, Perl, or other languages
• Familiarity with multiplatform environments
• Knowledge of server security configurations and vulnerability management processes
• Ability to proactively identify areas of improvement and recommends/implements changes rather than waiting for direction.

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