System Administrator III

Job#: 3025436

Job Description:
System Administrator III

Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for an internal cloud platform. This role involves managing the entire lifecycle of cloud services, from inception and design through deployment, operation, and support. The position requires a candidate who can maintain service availability, monitor system health, and troubleshoot issues across the full technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain services post-deployment by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.
• Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack, including hardware, software, applications, and networks.
• Perform deep-dive analysis into systemic and latent reliability issues, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to implement fixes.
• Drive standardization efforts across multiple disciplines and services.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve automation for cloud services.
• Scope and create automation for the deployment, management, and visibility of services.
• Work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience working with Unix/Linux Server platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Terraform, Shell scripting, Java, Python, or Ansible development.
• Experience with the complete lifecycle of cloud services.
• Familiarity with cloud computing principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $60.65 per hour. The specific rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. A benefits package is available to eligible employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless 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. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.