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Senior System Administrator / Linux/Windows Admin:
Direct Client is looking for a Senior System Administrator to work in Durham, NC. The resource will be responsible as the technical Linux/Windows Admin and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment.
Direct Client seeks a contract resource to assist with the support of the NC FAST Application Development Environment for NC FAST. The resource will act as the technical Linux/Windows Admin and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment and requires the ability to work on a fast spaced environment and support and resolve incident tickets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install, maintain, and upgrade internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.
- Control user access and passwords
- Propose and implement systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
- Monitor usage and performance
- Train personnel on system usage
- Maintain the VMware-based environments Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment s health status.
- Be willing to travel at any time to troubleshoot any hardware issues in our data centers in Raleigh and Charlotte area.
- Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware products.
- Provide new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.
- Work as a team member in a fast-paced environment 24/7, 7 days a week.
- On-call support every other week and occasional weekend/holiday work required
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8 years experience as a System Administrator
- Experience in Managing VMware VCenter 6.7 or later.
- Experience in managing Nagios.
- Hands-on support of the UNIX /Windows environment including OS administration and systems support.
- Experience interacting with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and development groups.
- Experience with customer support in a time-critical environment
- Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Manage and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86.
- Manage and maintain Windows servers.
- Manage and maintain SQL servers.
- Manage and maintain Storage such as Pure storage and VSAN.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Red Hat Linux on x86 platforms.
- Strong shell scripting abilities
- Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions.
- Business aware and focused on service delivery.
- Standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Desired:
- Linux/Windows server Certifications a plus
- VMware Vcenter experience
- Managing UCS blade servers
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount of Experience | Total Years | Last used |
Experience as a System Administrator | Required | 8 Years |
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Experience in Managing VMware VCenter 8.0 or later | Required | 7 Years |
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Experience of customer support in a time-critical environment | Required | 7 Years |
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Experience in managing Nagios. | Required | 7 Years |
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Experience providing hands-on support of UNIX and Windows Server/Desktop environments including OS administration and systems support | Required | 7 Years |
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Experience interfacing strongly with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and development groups. | Required | 7 Years |
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Demonstrated knowledge of Red Hat Linux on x86 platforms. | Required | 6 Years |
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Standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) | Required | 4 Years |
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Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions. | Required | 4 Years |
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Experience managing and maintaining Storage such as Pure storage, VSAN and backups | Required | 4 Years |
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Experience managing and maintaining SQL servers. | Required | 4 Years |
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Experience managing and maintaining Windows servers. | Required | 4 Years |
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Strong shell scripting abilities | Required | 4 Years |
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Experience managing UCS blade servers | Desired | 4 Years |
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Linux/Windows server Certifications | Desired |
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