A Senior System Administrator is needed for a contract opportunity in Columbus, Ohio to manage the operation of all on-prem and cloud- based capabilities, including physical infrastructure, network management solutions and business applications.
This position would be hybrid, working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remotely. During the first couple of weeks of training, it could be up to 5 days a week in the office.
- Manage Microsoft Active Directory / Azure / O365 environments.
- Provide administrative support on back-office applications, including Infor and Kronos.
- Manage mobile connectivity solutions such as Webex, Teams, Intune, and Workspace One.
- Manage VMware environment to ensure performance and high availability of virtual servers in production and test environments.
- Perform maintenance on Storage Area Network systems, including LUN and CIFS Share Management, and zoning on Cisco 9k's.
- Assist with VoIP phone related issues with products such as Nice and Jabber.
- Setup, manage and monitor server performance monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Lansweeper and vRealize.
- Manage backup systems such as Commvault and provide support for disaster recovery testing.
- Manage and execute monthly patching cycle for all Windows servers, as well as firmware updates for all systems.
- Install, maintain, and upgrade Cisco UCS infrastructure.
- Install, configure, and monitor Linux systems.
- Assist with projects for operational transition.
- Maintain accurate documentation on systems, applications, processes, and hardware configurations.
- Maintain open communication between internal IT groups, business units and clients.
- Work closely with suppliers.
- Work with Service Desk to manage incidents.
- Comply with all IT standards, procedures, and policies.
- Respond to escalations from IT partners.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline and seven (7) years’ experience in system administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Experience with Cisco UCS
- Strong working knowledge of Active Directory Federation Services and Azure.
- Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Online and Office 365.
- Experience with VMware troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Experience with scripting (PowerShell, VB Script).
- Knowledge of Cisco suite of network protocols and implementation and support of TCP/IP networks.
- Experience with NetApp clustered storage Systems.
- Experience with Genetec video surveillance systems.
- Excellent team collaboration and people skills.
- Organized, detail oriented, self-starter.
- Able to prioritize workload based operational needs.
- Able to contribute to the technical direction of projects.
- Able to learn new technologies on the job.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, always changing environment.
- Skills in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to define problems, research issues and develop logical and practical solutions within the framework of general principles in information technology and the policies and procedures of the organization.
