Senior System Administrator

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Client’s Linux systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
• Applies revisions to system firmware and software.
• Works with and utilizes 3rd party hosting providers to assist with support activities.
• Manages, supports, and configures the VCenter / VMWare environment while looking for efficiencies in the utilization of the resources associated with the VM ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
• Work in tandem with our engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the company.
• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary.
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines
• Lead a team of external vendors to ensure the production environment is running at maximum efficiency
• Manages the backup of local Wintel & Linux data using the TSM toolset, validates backup jobs are completed, and/or performs troubleshooting of failed jobs and ensures the client is in a ready state in the event of requiring the recovery of data due to local or enterprise-wide disaster occurring.
• Owner of the Active Directory environment and is proficient in related systems/tools.
• Implement new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability
• Performs proactive monitoring and system troubleshooting. As such, leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations
• Manages and maintains the Zerto environment ensuring data resiliency across our production environment.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission-critical computer resources
• Maintain and follow procedures to maintain security and protect systems
• Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways for the client to take advantage of new technology
• Ensuring reliability and availability of hardware and software components that provide: Fault tolerance; Load balancing; and Disaster recovery methods such as backup and restore
• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures, and informing management of potential fraud risks

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A., B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Must Have Deep Knowledge Of Most Of The Following

Azure

• Microsoft Server Operating Systems 2016 and above
• Linux / Ubuntu 12.04, 14.04, 16.04
• VCenter / VMWare/
• Microsoft Active Directory 2008/2012/2016
• Zerto
• DELL Hyper-converged environment
• EMC VNX SAN/Unity
• Powershell Scripting and Automation
• Microsoft 365 Suite
• Cloud-Based Computing
• Cisco UCS Blade Servers
• Microsoft Failover Clustering
• Dell Data Domain/Cybersense backup
• ServiceNow
• Kubernetes is an added plus