Job Title: Senior System Administrator – Mid to Senior
Employment Type: Contract to Direct Hire
Location: Johnson City, Texas
Salary Range: $65-$70/hr at contract and up o 130k/Year full time
Onsite/ Remote:::THREE DAYS ONSITE- Monday and Friday remote.
Summary:
Akkodis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Server/ System Administrator to join an exciting company. This will be a CONTRACT TO HIRE position based in Johnson City, TX . This position requires a results-driven individual who can define, plan, and execute outcome-focused product portfolios to drive efficiency and effectiveness in these critical areas of the organization. This is an AWESOME opportunity with an industry leader!!!
We are seeking an experienced System Administration Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in managing and maintaining both Linux and Windows operating systems, virtual machines, and Pure Storage hardware. The primary responsibilities of this role include:
Server and Workstation Management
- Perform regular maintenance, patching, and updates on servers and workstations
- Ensure optimal performance and reliability of the server infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and resolve any hardware or software-related issues
Virtual Machine Management
- Provision, configure, and manage virtual machines running on various hypervisors
- Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments
Cisco UCS and Pure Storage Hardware
- Manage and optimize the performance of Pure Storage hardware
Patch Management
- Develop and execute a comprehensive patch management strategy for servers and workstations
- Ensure timely deployment of security updates and software patches
Communication and Collaboration
- Effectively communicate technical information to both IT and business stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery
Qualifications and Experience
- 10+ years of experience in server administration, with a focus on critical infrastructure environments (e.g., utility, oil and gas)
- Proficient in managing storage solutions, such as Pure Storage solutions
- Extensive experience working with both Linux and Windows operating systems, including virtual machine management
- Hands-on experience with patch management, event monitoring, using tools like SolarWinds and Tripwire
- Experience and familiarity with UCS Cisco environment
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) and relevant certifications are preferred
- Enterprise systems : Microsoft Windows
- Experience on Linux OS is very helpful, since small amount of servers are Linux Red Hat OS. Otherwise, Microsoft Windows OS is primary work.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SFTP, routing, firewalls, distributed authentication, VPN, telecommunications, particularly in complex LAN and WAN environments
- Knowledge of load balancing integration, design techniques and implementation processes
- Knowledge of enterprise software and systems, E.G., VMWare, Active Directory, LDAP, and MS Exchange
- Knowledge of cloud architectures at the infrastructure deployment and support level
- Patch management, back ups, system administration
- Solarwinds is very helpful
- Knowledge of using computers and computer systems, including hardware and software to set up functions, enter data or process information
- Knowledge of modern cybersecurity concepts including defense-in-depth, advanced endpoint threat detection, managed detection and response, and SIE
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
