What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator (Linux) Some Windows position at Akkodis?
Title: Systems Administrator
Location: Onsite Contract in Santa Clara, California
Hourly Rate: 60-70w2 only. Depending on experience, No C2C Candidates at this time
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the infrastructure, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, software applications, and hardware components.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect the company's data and systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Monitor system performance and reliability, identifying and resolving issues in a proactive manner to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
- Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and patch management activities, adhering to best practices and minimizing disruptions to business operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, providing technical expertise and guidance for projects.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and policies, to ensure effective knowledge transfer and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure productivity and user satisfaction.
- Participate in on-call rotation and respond to system emergencies outside of regular business hours as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role in a high-tech environment.
- Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating systems, as well as experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Strong understanding of system hardware and remote management via IPMItool, iLO, iDRAC, etc
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Familiarity with network protocols, security principles, and ITIL framework.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security , Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional) are a plus.
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
