Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Vacancy expired!

Job Number: 236334

Systems Administrator


THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND RECRUITERS NEED NOT APPLY. Applicants received from firms will not be considered. Subcontracting is not available for this position.



Our client is looking for a systems administrator to ensure uptime, performance, and security of computer systems primarily focused on servers, switches, routers, firewalls, and data solutions. Most of the systems are currently on prem, but they are moving more toward cloud-based systems. We are looking for someone with full life-cycle experience that can bring systems online and own them. The environment is office 365 and azure, but they are transitioning to mainly 365 VMWare

General Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, configuration, qualification, maintenance and troubleshooting of information systems, applications and related hardware and firmware


• Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues to end-users


• Review system logs to proactively mitigate issues and maintain security


• Maintain systems documentation


• Assist in periodic performance/metric reporting


• Provide basic training to end-users in operation of equipment and applications


• Provide on-call/after-hours support for critical computerized systems, Potential weeknights, weekends and or Holiday coverage


• Author and maintain information technology company-wide policies


• Lead and manage IT projects to support various business functions


• Provide guidance to less experienced team members

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft operating systems (Windows 10 & Server 2008-2019)


• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Server applications including IIS, Exchange and SQL


• Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policies


• Understanding of computer networking concepts, protocols and services


• Knowledge of batch or powershell scripting


• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (Azure/AWS preferred)


• Extensive knowledge of virtualization solutions (VMware ESXi, Hyper-v, Xen, and Citrix preferred)


• Experience in Office 365


• Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune


• Experience in administering Unix/Linux operating systems


• Experience in administering Oracle database solutions


• Knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies

General Comments

Required:

• Seven or more years related experience in systems administrator, hardware maintenance such as configuring, installing and troubleshooting servers, workstations, and network related equipment


• Strong overall Networking background


• Pharma, Med device, biotech, or healthcare experience


• Full life cycle experience


• Strong SQL


• Attributes toward a leadership position down the road.

Desired:

• Any current technology certification (A+, Network+, Security+, MCTS, MSCA, ITIL etc.)


• Information Technology Service Management tool set experience


• SOX, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, GxP and/or HIPAA experience