What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Motion Recruitment?
We are currently working with our client to assist them in finding a Systems Administrator to join their team.
This is a 6-month C2H position on W2, eligible for full benefits. Headquartered in LaGrange, GA, candidates should be open and willing to go onsite as needed (1-2 times per month). Must live within a reasonable commuting distance.
Summary
Responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical enterprise systems. Serves as a technical expert in the area of system administration for networks and systems. Recommends the redesign and configuration of operating systems and system applications. Investigates and analyzes feasibility of system requirements and develops system specifications. Mentors junior members of the IT Operations/support team. Works closely with other Senior System Administrators.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day computer operations by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair. Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.
- Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. Trains technical staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
- Performs troubleshooting as required. As such, leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.
- Establishes, maintains and manages user accounts. Installs, modifies and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems. Provides server support related to other software.
- Establishes and implements guidelines and methods for the installation and management of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, fiber/iscsi switches and other components.
- Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources at 5 sites in the USA, 1 site in Canada, 1 in Wales, and 2 in Belgium.
- Develops and implements procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature and user abuse.
- Develops and implements procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
- Provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration.
- Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways to take advantage of new technology.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills
- At least 5 years experience as a systems administrator or equivalent
- Functional experience with:
- VMWare
- PowerShell
- Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
- Desired experience with any or all:
- Veeam
- SQL Server
- Linux
- Cisco networking
- Force 10 networking
- RavenDB
- SolarWinds Orion
- Compellent SAN
- Kaminario K2 SAN
- Nimble Storage SAN