Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
DHHS-ITD is looking to hire a systems administrator II, who will be responsible for supporting a highly available
hybrid infrastructure spanning both onpremises Windows and Linux servers and
cloud-based environments.
Complete Description
The Systems Administrator II will be responsible for supporting a
highly available hybrid infrastructure spanning both onpremises Windows and
Linux servers and cloud-based environments. This role focuses on ensuring
seamless connectivity between cloud and onprem systems, supporting database
migration initiatives, and maintaining secure, reliable, and performant
enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in load
balancing, firewalls, and foundational networking, along with a growing skillset
in cloud operations and infrastructure modernization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support
and maintain cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid
architectures), including Windows and Linux VMs, storage services,
identity platforms, and cross-environment connectivity.
- Assist
in designing, establishing, and optimizing secure connectivity between
cloud environments and onpremise data centers, including VPNs, direct
connect solutions, routing, and identity federation.
- Participate
in database replication\\migration activities, including planning,
coordinating, and executing replications\\migrations between onprem
databases and cloud-managed database services
- Perform
system administration tasks for enterprise applications including
patching, automated deployments, configuration updates, performance
tuning, log analysis, backups, and capacity planning as well as
coordination with vendors as needed.
- Administer
and troubleshoot F5 BigIP traffic managers, including VIP configuration,
pool management, SSL profiles, and health monitoring.
- Assist
in managing Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT rules,
and general operational support.
- Collaborate
with the network team to diagnose and resolve Layer 2/3 networking issues
such as routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing interactions.
- Develop
and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and standard operating
procedures.
- Support
incident response activities by investigating system issues and
implementing corrective actions.
- Perform
vulnerability management activities, including scanning systems, reviewing
findings, prioritizing risks, and implementing remediation actions to
maintain a secure infrastructure.
- Work
closely with cross-functional teams to support new system deployments,
infrastructure upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+
years of hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server
environments.
- Experience
with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.
- Strong
understanding of high-availability architectures and system redundancy.
- Proficiency
with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and
troubleshooting.
- Experience
with virtualization technologies such as VMware or HyperV.
- Knowledge
of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid
environments), including connectivity between onpremises and cloud
resources.
- Solid
understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching
fundamentals.
- Familiarity
with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security
Onion, WhatsUp Gold).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls.
Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects.
Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools.
Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+.
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and troubleshooting. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper V. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Knowledge of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments), including connectivity between on premises and cloud resou | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching fundamentals. | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Familiarity with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security Onion, WhatsUp Gold). | Required | 5.0 | Years |
| Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls. | Highly desired | 5.0 | Years |
| Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects. | Highly desired | 5.0 | Years |
| Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools. | Highly desired | 5.0 | Years |
| Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+. | Highly desired | 5.0 | Years |
| Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. | Required | | |
| Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. | Required | | |
| Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. | Required | | |
| Strong documentation and organizational skills. | Required | | |
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