Business Title : Temporary Windows / Linux Administrator (Disaster Recovery) Requisition Number : 112208 - 101 Function : Business Support Services

Area of Interest : State : VT

City : Colchester

Description :

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries.

Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It’s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

With qualities like those, it’s no wonder we’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc.

and others. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Windows / Linux Administrator (Disaster Recovery) for a twelve-month assignment to join our Digital Nexus Technology organization.

This is a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities :

Participate in disaster recovery drills and exercises during weekend overnight to validate the effectiveness of the recovery plans and identify areas for improvement;

participate in planning and implementing disaster recovery solutions for the organization's server and application infrastructure, ensuring business continuity in a disaster

• Collaborate with other technical and non-technical teams to identify critical systems and data that need to be protected according to recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO)
• Monitor and test disaster recovery systems to ensure they are functioning properly and can be relied upon in an emergency
• Assist with developing and maintaining disaster recovery documentation, including recovery procedures, runbooks, and system configurations;

collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that disaster recovery solutions are aligned with industry best practices and meet regulatory requirements

• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in disaster recovery and server infrastructure to continuously improve the organization's disaster recovery capabilities
• Resolve complex enterprise system hardware and software problems; collaborate with peer teams and vendors to coordinate solutions;

provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during disaster recovery incidents, working closely with other teams to resolve issues and restore services as quickly as possible

Qualifications :

• Minimum three years of recent experience as a senior level systems administrator required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; certifications in relevant technologies, such as VMware and Microsoft, are a plus
• Proven experience in Windows and Linux server administration with a focus on disaster recovery; strong knowledge of Windows failover clustering
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation; knowledge and understanding of ITIL concepts such as Change Management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams; ability to understand and comply with relevant department and / or corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines as they pertain to company data and technology
• Capability to work weekend overnights, the hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8pm 8am (ET)
• US Citizenship is required

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.

Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off;

one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA :

KPMG LLP (the member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law.

In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (, to go to the client site).

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Last updated : 2024-05-10