Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with Windows, Linux, DevOps - Hybrid - Long Contract - Newark NJ - B3507B-1

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Our direct client is looking for an Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with Windows, Linux, Networking, for an hybrid Long term contract position in Newark, NJ

Note: This is a hybrid role Requiring work Onsite 2-3 days / week or as needed.24x7 availability in an On-Call rotation is required.

Job Description:

• This position requires comprehensive knowledge within a functional area. Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives and to ensure compliance with processes, standards and policies.
• The position is responsible for assisting in the architecture, design and administration of various physical and private/public cloud-based infrastructure, support and management of multiple operating systems and associated server hardware and cloud infrastructure platforms, as well as troubleshooting and support for Storage (SAN), Backup/Recovery, hardware and OS patching and system monitoring technologies.
• This position ensures installation, upgrade, change control, real-time monitoring, accuracy, coordination, troubleshooting, problem resolution, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) architecture, design and planning for systems supported.
• Experience with industry leading scripting/automation toolsets and product suites.
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge within a functional area. Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives and to ensure compliance with processes, standards and policies of the organization.
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult and complex problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with the objective of the organization. May train and mentor less experienced professionals.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for the design, administration and monitoring of our physical and cloud-based Infrastructure systems and technologies.
• Maintain understanding of future direction of technologies and products for application or IT systems supported.
• Analyze, administer, modify, configure and lead patch management for multiple, complex, and/or advanced operating systems.
• Design, implement and provide real time support and updates for servers and datacenters.
• Plan or support all phases of moderately complex projects.
• Implement consistent project management processes and standards for area of specialization.
• Provide project cost estimates for consideration in functional budget.
• Provide input to planning groups on the impact of prospective upgrades and work effort required.
• Perform impact analysis of new or expanding systems and coordinate with personnel to determine upgrades necessary to meet service level requirements.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy, coordination and administration of respective data centers, systems and applications.
• Assist in coordination, and monitoring of systems and system software for problems or needed modifications.
• Install and upgrade application & infrastructure systems (i.e. operating systems, storage systems, Data Center hardware) independently.
• Maintain systems including installation of patches, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and tuning.
• Establish, test, and implement procedures for application or data backup and recovery.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain disaster recovery infrastructure, plans and procedures.
• Provide direction to less experience administrators or technicians on department processes and complex technical issues.
• Provide 24x7 coverage via an OnCall rotation
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing migration of on-premises to cloud based server environments
• Azure certifications
• AWS certification
• Microsoft certifications
• Project management
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies 2016, 2019, 2022 including installation, support and management
• Comprehensive knowledge of Linux server environments and OS installation & management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of most aspects of IT design & administration for on-prem, private cloud and public cloud solutions.
• Comprehensive experience with multiple toolsets and technologies: Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office 365, Windows Severs, Linux Servers, AWS SysOps, VMware vSphere (ESXi)/NSX, Dell Hardware, Rubrik, Solarwinds monitoring, Azure, AWS, other Cloud based computing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts, such as TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DevOps toolsets, such as GitHub, Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong analytical skills and experience; ability to recognize, analyze and solve complex problems.
• Ability to coordinate the work of third-parties to ensure effective and timely solutions for integration projects and day-to-day troubleshooting.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to distill data and analysis into high-level reports and summaries.
• Ability to discern data inaccuracies through technical experience and knowledge.
• Ability to develop system solutions for operational problems.
• Ability to write technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications.
• Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot system software.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner effectively across various levels of the organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate technical guidance and instruction to users on the use of systems and/or applications.
• Strong organization and process improvement skills.
• Ability to effectively handle pressures and demands of deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
• Ability to interact with internal business partners at a senior and management level to clarify requirements and business needs for changes and enhancements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet business needs, including prioritizing the work of others on the team, when needed.
• Ability to learn and utilize a working knowledge of broad business environment, energy industry, and corporate operations.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to produce quality work and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
• Ability to work non-standard work hours as needed or required to meet established deadlines
• Ability to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office
• Subject to normal office noise levels
  
  

Skill Matrix:

• Experience planning and executing migration of on-premises to cloud based server environments - Required
• Azure, AWS, Microsoft - Required
• Linux server environments and OS installation & management - Required
• Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office 365, Windows Severs, Linux Servers, AWS SysOps, VMware vSphere - Required
• DevOps toolsets, such as GitHub, Terraform and Ansible - Required
  
  

Question 1: Candidate understands that they are Required to participate in a 24/7 On-Call Rotation. Do you accept this requirement?

Question 2: Where is the candidate currently geographically located?

Question 3: If the candidate resides more than 1 hour from the client site, will the candidate relocate for the position?

Question 4: This is a hybrid role Requiring work Onsite 2-3 days / week or as needed. Do the Candidate understands they will be required to work Onsite?

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) 24X7 - On Call Rotation in Newark, NJ

Type: Long term Contract

Please send resume to "jobs at etechnovision dot com" with B3507B in Subject for immediate consideration.