System Administrator Expertise in Windows and Linux (Hybrid)

System Administrator Expertise in Windows and Linux (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a System Administrator Expertise in Windows and Linux for their Vancouver, WA location. This position will work within Operational Technology Software Infrastructure and Support Services 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 System Administrator Expertise in Windows and 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.
• 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 and server issues.
• 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.
• Installing/updating/removing software, applying change control processes and procedures
• 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
• 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.).
• Perform routine audits of security controls to verify compliance, apply configuration settings to servers as pre-defined and documented.

Requirements/Qualification for System Administrator Expertise in Windows and Linux:

• 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
• Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and support
• Microsoft Windows 2016+ Active Directory support, Microsoft Windows Server (2016+) administration and support
• Installation/Configuration/Management of web services (Apache, IIS or Tomcat) and Website analytics
• Windows Server Clusters (2016+) and their administration
• Virtual Server technology using Hypervisor and Microsoft Virtual Server, or VMWare.
• Configuration and management of commercial off-the-shelf .NET and Java applications, server-side scripting (VB, PowerShell)
• Working knowledge of networking and security protocols including constrained delegation and Kerberos
• Working knowledge of software development life cycle processes including QA, knowledge of software build and deployment methods and practices.
• Network and Host Based Firewalls, SCSI, ISCSI and SMB Storage Solutions, FISMA, NERC CIP standards and controls
• A working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully troubleshoot Windows or Linux operating systems using text-based logs, event logs, and various utilities.

**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.
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