Senior System Administrator / Linux/Windows Admin

Senior System Administrator / Linux/Windows Admin:

Direct Client is looking for a Senior System Administrator to work in Durham, NC. The resource will be responsible as the technical Linux/Windows Admin and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment.

Direct Client seeks a contract resource to assist with the support of the NC FAST Application Development Environment for NC FAST. The resource will act as the technical Linux/Windows Admin and maintain UCS servers in a VMware environment and requires the ability to work on a fast spaced environment and support and resolve incident tickets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, and upgrade internal computer software systems used for designing and developing company products.
• Control user access and passwords
• Propose and implement systems enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system.
• Monitor usage and performance
• Train personnel on system usage
• Maintain the VMware-based environments Monitor the virtual server infrastructure environment s health status.
• Be willing to travel at any time to troubleshoot any hardware issues in our data centers in Raleigh and Charlotte area.
• Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware products.
• Provide new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.
• Work as a team member in a fast-paced environment 24/7, 7 days a week.
• On-call support every other week and occasional weekend/holiday work required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years experience as a System Administrator
• Experience in Managing VMware VCenter 6.7 or later.
• Experience in managing Nagios.
• Hands-on support of the UNIX /Windows environment including OS administration and systems support.
• Experience interacting with Security, Audit, DBA, Networking, Microsoft, and development groups.
• Experience with customer support in a time-critical environment
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Manage and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux on x86.
• Manage and maintain Windows servers.
• Manage and maintain SQL servers.
• Manage and maintain Storage such as Pure storage and VSAN.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Red Hat Linux on x86 platforms.
• Strong shell scripting abilities
• Ability to implement Processes and Procedures creating controls and standardization across large regions.
• Business aware and focused on service delivery.
• Standard office automation products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Desired:

• Linux/Windows server Certifications a plus
• VMware Vcenter experience
• Managing UCS blade servers