Senior Systems Administrator
Holyoke, MA
Job Type: Contract | Recruiter: Joshua Tobin | Phone: 603-772-2700
Location: Holyoke, MA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Length: 9+ months
Covid Requirements: N/A
*W2 Candidates Only
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in both Windows and UNIX technologies, with a willingness to learn and expand their knowledge.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Manage and maintain Windows and Unix-based systems, ensuring they are secure, stable, and available.
- Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Manage Active Directory infrastructure, including group policies, user management, and security.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Continuously monitor and improve system performance, security, and availability.
- Maintain system documentation and ensure it is up to date.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
- Investigate potential non-compliance issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them.
- Identify gaps in the current compliance procedures and suggest improvements.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Windows systems administration and 1-3 years of experience in UNIX systems administration.
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Chef.
- Basic understanding of Git and version control concepts (i.e., branching, merging, and conflict resolution).
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory and associated services.
- Strong knowledge of networking, security, and system administration.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability and desire to continuously learn and stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
- Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, vCenter, and HCI solutions is a major plus.
- Experience working with NERC CIP compliance is a major plus.
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