Technical Systems Administrator

• This position involves the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computing infrastructure, operating systems, and middleware products on all computer platforms, including mainframes, workstations, and servers - including web servers - in support of 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week business processes.
• The candidate should excel in VMware and Windows technologies and have avg 5-7 yrs experience.
• We are seeking a Principal Technical Systems Administrator with extensive experience in Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux, and various virtualization technologies.
• The ideal candidate will exhibit high proficiency across multiple platforms, providing advanced support and management of Windows, Linux, and extensive virtualization environments.
• This role demands an expert capable of overseeing complex systems, ensuring seamless integration, stability, and peak performance.

Windows Administration:

• Expert-level familiarity of Windows Server environments, including sophisticated installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of PowerShell for complex scripting tasks and automation.
• In-depth knowledge of DNS setup, configuration, and management.
• Proficiency in Active Directory for advanced user/domain management and group policies.

Virtualization & Cloud Technologies:

• High proficiency in VMware suite, including ESXi, vCenter, Horizon and VDIs.
• Advanced experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
• Expertise in SAN storage solutions and their integration within various infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of enterprise environments and integrations.

General IT Skills:

• Strong understanding of network protocols, security measures, and deep knowledge of routing and switching.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing backup solutions and comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
• Advanced familiarity with ITIL practices for superior IT service management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
System Optimization:

• Evaluates, implements, and modifies operating system software parameters and product solutions for optimum performance.
• Identifies integration and other interface requirements for all supported products and platforms.

Technical Leadership:

• Serves as a technical escalation point for technicians and customers, providing expert guidance.
• Troubleshoots complex hardware, system, and application issues, employing advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Contributes to business process engineering efforts, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Supports hybrid cloud initiatives and IBM PowerHA clustering solutions.

Operational Management:

• Maintains and oversees sophisticated virtual desktop infrastructures (VDIs) using VMware Horizon.
• Manages Kubernetes clusters to support containerized applications.

Scripting & Automation:

• Develops and maintains advanced scripts using PowerShell, ksh, and Python for automation and efficiency.

Collaborative Integration:

• Works with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of all systems and platforms.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support the dynamic IT environment