Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

IT Systems Administrator

Job Summary:

Our client in Normal, IL is looking for an IT Systems Administrator. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless operation of IT systems.
• SOP Documentation and architectural design for the team.
• Capacity Planning for all the services listed above.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to system emergencies.
• Stay updated with industry trends and recommend new technologies or practices to improve efficiency.

Virtualization:

• Design, implement, and manage virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere or Open Source Hypervisors (KVM).
• Skillset to manage Hyper-Converge solution example VxRail, vSAN clusters.
• Optimize virtual infrastructure for performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot virtualization issues and provide root cause analysis.

SAN Fabric Storage Network:

• Design, configure, and maintain SAN (Storage Area Network) fabric on Cisco MDS Switches.
• Implement zoning, masking, and other SAN management practices.
• Monitor SAN performance and troubleshoot storage-related issues.

Backup & Storage:

• Design and implement backup solutions for servers, virtual machines, and data.
• Manage backup schedules, retention policies, and disaster recovery plans.
• Perform regular backup tests and ensure data integrity.
• Design and Implements File Services (NFS and SMB) solution.

Rack Stack servers:

• Install, configure, and maintain rack-mounted servers.
• Manage server hardware, including upgrades and replacements.
• Ensure server security and compliance with best practices.

AWX Ansible:

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible and AWX.
• Develop Ansible playbooks and roles to automate routine tasks.
• Integrate Ansible with other tools and systems for comprehensive automation.

Kubernetes:

• General Knowledge of the On-Prem Kubernetes platform.
• Design & Build Physical Compute resources for the On-Prem Kubernetes platform.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Backup & amp.
• Recovery.
• Datacenter.
• SAN Networking.
• SAN Storage.
• Scripting.
• VMware.
• Virtualization.
• Rack Stack servers.

Preferred:

• AWX Ansible.
• Kubernetes.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.