Our client seeks an System Administrator for a 12 Months Project in Los Angeles, CA . Below is the detailed requirement
Job Title: System Administrator
Work location : Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 12 Months
This is infrastructure hardware support role people having experience in EMC Dell/ VMware etc. mentioned below. Not a development role,
Nature and Scope of Job:
The Senior Systems Administrator for MES is the technical expert responsible for managing the entire IT infrastructure stack that supports 24/7 manufacturing operations—from the physical hardware (Cisco UCS) and virtualization layer (VMware) to core network services (AD) and application delivery (Citrix). A critical component of this role is the design, implementation, and management of backup and disaster recovery solutions to guarantee data integrity and minimize downtime in a highly regulated environment.
Job Description:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Information technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline or equivalent experience with 12+ Minimum Experience
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems administration within a production/manufacturing environment. Prior experience supporting an MES (e.g., Siemens, Emerson) is highly desirable.
- Backup Solutions: Expert knowledge of enterprise backup software (e.g., Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell EMC Avamar) and related storage targets (SAN, NAS, Cloud, e.g., Tintri, HP Storage).
- VMware & Hardware: Deep knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Cisco UCS hardware management.
- Microsoft: Expert knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP.
- Citrix: Proficiency with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops and application virtualization technologies.
- Network Fundamentals: Working knowledge of Cisco switches (Layer 2/3 configurations, VLAN management), Wireless Access Points, and basic Voice Gateway troubleshooting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Backup & Disaster Recovery Management:
- Design, implement, monitor, and manage enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Dell EMC Avamar) for all virtualized and physical servers supporting the MES environment.
- Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) plans and procedures to ensure data recoverability and business continuity objectives (RPO/RTO) are met for all critical MES data and systems.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with GxP regulations regarding data archival, retention policies, and audit trails.
Infrastructure Management (VMware & Cisco UCS):
Design, implement, and maintain highly available VMware vSphere infrastructure and Cisco UCS hardware to ensure optimal performance and scalability for MES applications.
Core Services Administration (Windows Server & AD):
Administer Windows Server OS, Active Directory (AD-DS), GPOs, DNS, and DHCP services, ensuring secure and compliant operations within the manufacturing domain.
Application Delivery (Citrix):
Manage the Citrix environment (Virtual Apps/Desktops) for secure and efficient delivery of the MES application to plant floor workstations and remote users.
MES Support:
Provide expert-level troubleshooting (Tier 3/4) for infrastructure issues impacting the MES platform, collaborating with application owners and vendors.
Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure all system changes and operations comply with regulatory standards (FDA, GxP).
Maintain detailed technical documentation, including backup configurations, D/R plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs
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