Overview
On Site
USD 45.00 - 65.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
System Integration Testing
Performance Management
Project Management
Technical Support
Business Continuity Planning
Testing
VMware vSphere
Dell
Multi-factor Authentication
Server Virtualization
Data Security
Database Administration
VMware
Veeam
Replication
Hardware Installation
Ubuntu
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft WSUS
System Administration
Account Management
Storage Management
Performance Tuning
Usability
Technical Writing
Specification Gathering
Server Architecture
End-user Training
Estimating
Preventive Maintenance
Integration Testing
Analytical Skill
Operations Management
English
Virtualization
SQL
Database
Server Administration
Management
Linux
Operating Systems
Information Security
Disaster Recovery
Writing
Regulatory Compliance
Policies and Procedures
Root Cause Analysis
Strategic Planning
ICS
Servers
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Apex
Oracle Application Express
Job Details
Job#: 2067930
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking an experienced ICS Server Administration for a municipal client located in Charlotte, NC. The position is a long-term contract that will require candidates to sit fully onsite 5x per week. Candidates will be required to sit on Apex Systems W2.
Pay Range: $45-65/hr. (consummate with candidates level of experience)
Long-term Contract position
Fully Onsite, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking an Industrial Control System (ICS) Server Administrator that is responsible for the operational technology server infrastructure and associated applications that support our plant and field control systems. As a member of ICS Technology, this position will work in conjunction to provide 7x24 operational and life cycle technology support for our ICS server related infrastructure. Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and administering physical and virtual servers, Windows Server and Ubuntu Server operating systems, installing hardware and software upgrades and patches, and advanced troubleshooting. Additional responsibilities may include business continuity/disaster recovery planning and testing, administering systems such as VMWare vSphere, VEEAM, Dell iDRAC, Ubuntu Landscape, centralized and multi-factor authentication administration, etc., complex implementation projects, and training or reviewing the work of lower levels in the career family.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Acts as subject matter expert for server virtualization (VMware), server data protection, database management and disaster recovery capabilities by implementing and managing VMware and Veeam server, data and application replication technologies.
Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and administering physical and virtual servers, Windows Server and Ubuntu Server operating systems, installing hardware and software upgrades and patches, and advanced troubleshooting.
Administers and maintains operating system patching systems such as Ubuntu Landscape and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Evaluates and implements operating system upgrades. Assists in integrating new applications and technologies into the current server architecture.
Analyzes issues and implements solutions to improve existing configurations and prevent downtime.
Performs system administration, including account management, storage management and performance tuning.
Monitors and responds to any ICS server issues. Resolves trouble tickets, responds to alerts for servers and replaces failed devices or components.
Monitors system capacities and makes recommendations for system enhancement and expansion.
Implements and manages monitoring, logging and alerting solutions for ICS servers.
Develops and oversees all disaster recovery aspects for all elements of ICS servers.
Plans, designs, implements, and administers ICS server infrastructure including SQL database servers. Monitors and responds to server alerts or usability concerns.
Creates and maintains technical documentation to include technical specifications, server architecture drawings, scopes of work, user procedures and processes, and user training materials.
Works with ICS Technology and stakeholders to plan and implement new data sharing infrastructure.
Stays abreast of current technology trends, developments and best practices; makes recommendations for enhancements.
Assists in establishing and implementing short and long-term goals related to ICS technology, providing recommendation and cost estimates regarding upgrades.
Reviews all proposed upgrades and designs of system components for applicability and compatibility with existing systems and standards.
Creates, maintains and executes procedures to collect, monitor, and assess ICS performance data as part of a preventive maintenance program.
Acts as liaison between the I&T Department and Maintenance and ICS Technology in matters related to ICS and server technology. Works with I&T to ensure compliance with standards and represents ICS needs.
Analyzes, extracts, combines, interprets, and summarizes data from various sources to generate analytical reports in tabular and/or graphical form for operational, management, or executive ICS server related decisions.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Server operating systems and virtualization technologies
Enterprise server architectures and administration
SQL database server administration and management
Linux based operating systems
Information security principles
System performance
Disaster recovery
Skilled in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Leadership
Troubleshooting
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Interpret application requirements
Engineer, build and test server solutions for optimal function and reliability
Mitigate security risks and ensure server compliance with policies and procedures
Work on installations, upgrades, and root cause analysis of service outages
Provide strategic planning, server design, and technical oversight of ICS servers
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking an experienced ICS Server Administration for a municipal client located in Charlotte, NC. The position is a long-term contract that will require candidates to sit fully onsite 5x per week. Candidates will be required to sit on Apex Systems W2.
Pay Range: $45-65/hr. (consummate with candidates level of experience)
Long-term Contract position
Fully Onsite, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking an Industrial Control System (ICS) Server Administrator that is responsible for the operational technology server infrastructure and associated applications that support our plant and field control systems. As a member of ICS Technology, this position will work in conjunction to provide 7x24 operational and life cycle technology support for our ICS server related infrastructure. Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and administering physical and virtual servers, Windows Server and Ubuntu Server operating systems, installing hardware and software upgrades and patches, and advanced troubleshooting. Additional responsibilities may include business continuity/disaster recovery planning and testing, administering systems such as VMWare vSphere, VEEAM, Dell iDRAC, Ubuntu Landscape, centralized and multi-factor authentication administration, etc., complex implementation projects, and training or reviewing the work of lower levels in the career family.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Acts as subject matter expert for server virtualization (VMware), server data protection, database management and disaster recovery capabilities by implementing and managing VMware and Veeam server, data and application replication technologies.
Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and administering physical and virtual servers, Windows Server and Ubuntu Server operating systems, installing hardware and software upgrades and patches, and advanced troubleshooting.
Administers and maintains operating system patching systems such as Ubuntu Landscape and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Evaluates and implements operating system upgrades. Assists in integrating new applications and technologies into the current server architecture.
Analyzes issues and implements solutions to improve existing configurations and prevent downtime.
Performs system administration, including account management, storage management and performance tuning.
Monitors and responds to any ICS server issues. Resolves trouble tickets, responds to alerts for servers and replaces failed devices or components.
Monitors system capacities and makes recommendations for system enhancement and expansion.
Implements and manages monitoring, logging and alerting solutions for ICS servers.
Develops and oversees all disaster recovery aspects for all elements of ICS servers.
Plans, designs, implements, and administers ICS server infrastructure including SQL database servers. Monitors and responds to server alerts or usability concerns.
Creates and maintains technical documentation to include technical specifications, server architecture drawings, scopes of work, user procedures and processes, and user training materials.
Works with ICS Technology and stakeholders to plan and implement new data sharing infrastructure.
Stays abreast of current technology trends, developments and best practices; makes recommendations for enhancements.
Assists in establishing and implementing short and long-term goals related to ICS technology, providing recommendation and cost estimates regarding upgrades.
Reviews all proposed upgrades and designs of system components for applicability and compatibility with existing systems and standards.
Creates, maintains and executes procedures to collect, monitor, and assess ICS performance data as part of a preventive maintenance program.
Acts as liaison between the I&T Department and Maintenance and ICS Technology in matters related to ICS and server technology. Works with I&T to ensure compliance with standards and represents ICS needs.
Analyzes, extracts, combines, interprets, and summarizes data from various sources to generate analytical reports in tabular and/or graphical form for operational, management, or executive ICS server related decisions.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Server operating systems and virtualization technologies
Enterprise server architectures and administration
SQL database server administration and management
Linux based operating systems
Information security principles
System performance
Disaster recovery
Skilled in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Leadership
Troubleshooting
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Interpret application requirements
Engineer, build and test server solutions for optimal function and reliability
Mitigate security risks and ensure server compliance with policies and procedures
Work on installations, upgrades, and root cause analysis of service outages
Provide strategic planning, server design, and technical oversight of ICS servers
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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