L4 Systems Administrator / SRE Contractor - Need Locals to CA

Overview

Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

L4 Systems Administrator
SRE
system reliability
SQL Server
DNS/DHCP
Email Flow (SMTP)
Directory Services

Job Details

Role:L4 Systems Administrator / SRE Contractor
Duration: 6 12 Months
Location: Remote / Onsite (Must align with PST Time Zone)
Type: Contract

Overview

We are looking for an experienced L4 Systems Administrator / SRE Contractor to handle critical production operations, troubleshooting, and on-call support across Windows and Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in system reliability, SQL Server, DNS/DHCP, Email Flow (SMTP), and Directory Services.

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Handle L4-level tickets and escalations for infrastructure incidents.

  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and document solutions thoroughly.

  • Participate in on-call rotations to ensure uptime and reliability.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve Windows/Linux system issues, DNS/DHCP failures, and Email/SMTP problems.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for problem resolution and system improvement.

  • Manage certificates, patching, and environment health checks.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Windows and Linux/Unix administration.

  • Expertise in MS SQL Server operations (backups, performance, connectivity).

  • Deep understanding of DNS, DHCP concepts, and troubleshooting.

  • Email Flow / SMTP troubleshooting and configuration experience.

  • Working knowledge of Unix LDAP and Directory Services.

  • Exchange Online (Office 365) operations and hybrid environment familiarity.

  • Understanding of Certificates / PKI and SSL/TLS validation.

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