System Administrator – Windows/Linux (Hybrid)

System Administrator – Windows/Linux (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a System Administrator – Windows/Linux for their Vancouver, WA location. This position will work within the Operational Technology Software Infrastructure and Support Services organization in the Operational Technology Group. The purpose of this position is to support the application support teams by performing Windows and Linux system administrator tasks and application support.

This hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for a System Administrator – Windows/Linux:

• Maintain Windows Client/Server architecture including application support.
• Maintain Linux Client/Server architecture including application support.
• Maintain Windows IIS architecture including application and configuration support.
• Support Windows Client/Server architecture including application.
• Support Windows IIS architecture including application and configuration support.
• Communicate technically with software developers.
• Implement software deployments.
• Install, configure and support server-based applications.
• Configure and administer multiple server applications hosted in IIS and/or Apache.
• Act as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot application issues.
• Maintain application documentation as it relates to specific implementations
• Support the installation and maintenance of high-availability servers using Windows/Linux
• Collaborate with a server team on implementation of patches, hot fixes, service packs, etc.
• Act as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot server issues.
• With guidance from the various systems team leads, perform system administration including but not limited to the following actions:
• • Configuring applicable software and systems
  • Maintaining local documentation
  • Installing/updating/removing software
  • Applying change control processes and procedures
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues
  • Non-production workstations
  • Patch management
  • Software deployment services
  • Windows infrastructure
  • In-house developed applications
  • PowerShell Scripting and Automation
  • Managing Scheduled Tasks
  • Analyzing, implementing, and reporting the operational compliance of all control center cyber assets.
  • Validate hardware and infrastructure design specifications
  • Assist in the technical design
• Identify any areas of risk regarding the accomplishment of assignments. Inform staff and the project manager so that appropriate actions can be taken in a timely manner. 
• Monitor and verify system availability to meet service level agreements.
• Provide technical support and assistance to customers, troubleshoot complex problems, and provide support in a manner that minimizes interruptions in customers’ ability to carry out business activities. 
• Participate in a regular rotation providing “on call” support for critical infrastructure systems servers.
• Regularly publish and communicate how each environment is configured (SW versions, HW, Network, IP addresses, etc.).
• Communicate with technical team and Quality Assurance team members to verify that implementations meet requirements
• Perform routine audits of security controls to verify compliance
• Apply configuration settings to servers as pre-defined and documented
• Assist in release management and deployment of application customizations

Requirements/Qualifications for a System Administrator – Windows/Linux:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a directly-related technical discipline is preferred.
  • With an applicable Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years of experience is required.
  • Without an Associate’s or Bachelor’s, or a non-applicable degree, 5 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in an enterprise environment installing, configuring and supporting server-based applications.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

ED/BH 14044
 Job ID: 14044