Platform Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Round Rock, TX that is seeking a Platform Administrator to work remote, EST or CST time zones. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8-5 EST or 7-4 CST.

Job Summary:
The Platform Administrator will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the BigID platform and internally developed applications. This role includes hardware support, application upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and ensuring the overall performance and security of the systems.

Key Responsibilities:
* Administer and maintain the BigID platform, ensuring its availability, performance, and security
* Configure and customize the BigID platform to meet organizational data governance and privacy requirements
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary updates and patches
* Provide administration and support for internally developed applications, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability
* Collaborate with development teams to deploy new features and updates
* Manage and maintain hardware infrastructure supporting the applications
* Coordinate with platform team to perform regular hardware upgrades and replacements as needed
* Plan and execute application upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to services
* Test and validate new versions of applications before deployment
* Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in both BigID and internally developed applications
* Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies
* Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
* Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders on the BigID platform and other applications

REQUIREMENTS:
* 8+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration with tools like Kubernetes and docker for managing and deploying applications
* 5-8 years of experience with upgrading vendor products preferably data governance tools
* 8+ years of experience with system administration and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
* 8+ years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases
* Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools
* Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, or Google Cloud
* Good communication skills to concisely articulate problems to vendor technical teams and Dell IT teams
* Strong dedication to get the job done and resolve technical issues in working across teams
* Track record of good attendance to meet Dell's work schedule and attend meetings

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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