Linux/Windows Admin

Overview

On Site
$30 - $50
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
No Travel Required

Skills

System Administrator
Linux
Windows Admin
VMware
vCenter 8.0
Red Hat
Windows Server
SQL Server
Shell Scripting. horizon view
vSphere
ESxi
Powershell

Job Details

NC FAST VMWare Environment Specialist (778063

Client: NC DHHS

Location: Durham, NC

Duration: 12+ months

Start Date: 11/03/2025

NC FAST is looking for a Senior System Administrator to work in Durham, NC. The resource will be responsible as the technical Linux/Windows Admin and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install, maintain, and upgrade internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.

Control user access and passwords

Propose and implement systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.

Monitor usage and performance

Train personnel on system usage

Maintain the VMware-based environments Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment s health status.

Be willing to travel at any time to troubleshoot any hardware issues in our data centers in Raleigh and Charlotte area.

Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware products.

Provide new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.

Work as a team member in a fast-paced environment 24/7, 7 days a week.

On-call support every other week and occasional weekend/holiday work required

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

8 years' experience as a System Administrator

Experience in Managing VMware vCenter 8.0 or newer.

Experience in managing Nagios.

Hands-on support of the UNIX /Windows environment including OS administration and systems support.

Experience interacting with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and development groups.

Experience with customer support in a time-critical environment

Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Experience managing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86.

Experience managing and maintaining Windows servers.

Experience managing and maintaining SQL servers.

Experience managing and maintaining storage such as Pure storage and VSAN.

Strong shell scripting abilities

Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions.

Business aware and focused on service delivery.

Experience with standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Desired:

Linux/Windows server Certifications a plus

Managing UCS blade servers

Skills:

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, especially with VMware's products including Horizon View, vSphere, ESXi

Experience developing virtual desktop solutions using VMware technologies (Horizon View, ThinApp and vSphere).

Experience administering and supporting VMware ESX/ESXi infrastructure.

Experience providing technical resolution to advanced incident and problem events related to the VMware VDI infrastructure.

Experience with Microsoft SCCM administration including Windows and Office security updates and application package creation and deployments

Experience managing Active Directory including all account provisioning, termination, file and folder permissions.

Experience with Windows Server and Desktop Architecture, and with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems administration.

Experience with SQL 2016/2019 Administration

Windows PowerShell scripting experience.

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