TCI has an immediate need for a Server Administrator in St Paul Park, MN. This is not a Corp2Corp opportunity. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of hire. In addition to competitive, market-rate based pay, TCI provides all our Consultants with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits.
Please note that this position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence.
SUMMARY
Our enterprise level Client is the largest transportation fuels refiner in the Nation. Our Client is looking for candidates who seek a lifelong career opportunity with a very profitable company currently experiencing growth within the oil and gas industry. Contract job opportunities could lead to a permanent position with the company for the proven individual. Our Client offers cross training opportunities throughout their business structure. IT is a key asset which used in every business unit to drive efficiency and profitability. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a leader in the industry.
The Server Administrator is responsible for providing operational and technical support the server and/or network environments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain inventory and configuration documentation on hardware and software
- Provide daily monitoring on critical infrastructure by maintaining a detailed system checklist
- Participate in an on-call support rotation
- Self-manage project work from inception to deployment
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Manage and monitor backups
- Provide network support and maintenance as needed
- Monitor Honeywell/Experion environments
- Maintain a strong working relationship with Operations and Process Control Departments (direct customers)
- This position will require some field work inside the refinery process units; Always follow the refinery personnel safety requirements.
- Perform server, workstation, and/or network administration.
- Server and workstation administration is primarily on Microsoft Windows OS, SQL servers, with some occasional Linux administration.
- Network administration is on switches, routers, and firewall devices with most configuration activities being Layer 2 switching with some occasional Layer 3 routing work.
- Monitor device health and identify issues using common industry toolsets.
- Problem tracking, management, and resolution of issues in a 24/7 manufacturing location.
- The candidate will be called upon to perform duties during off-hours on occasion as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have 4+ years in network and systems administration.
- Must have 3+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Administration.
- Thorough understanding of backup and monitoring tools required (Acronis, Symantec End Point Protection, VMWare Configuration Manager, Solarwinds Network Monitoring)
- Server, Workstation, and/or Network Support and Log Monitoring experience is required.
- A firm understanding of computing security and reliability practices is required.
- Thorough understanding of routing, Layer 2 and 3 switching, Cisco ASA Firewalls, Cisco IOS, DNS, VLAN’s
- Experience with design, implementation & support of VMware virtualized environments
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting Window Server, Workstations and SQL Server Administration.
Preferred Additional Requirements
- Previous experience with Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, and/or SCADA, or is a huge plus.
- Experience with Security Information Event Management (SIEM) a plus.
- Microsoft, VMware, and/or Cisco certifications are a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in IT/OT (Operational Technology) training
