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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Cary, NC that is looking for a Systems Administrator. The candidate can be fluent in either Linux or Windows. Candidates must be local to NC and will have to go into the office every so often (once every 2 weeks). As a Systems Administrator, you will use your communication and technical skills to support internal and external customers in our hosted environment. You will help design, implement, and support a large heterogeneous computing environment. You will be responsible for helping to maintain Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements, and improve the performance, reliability, and standardization of our hosted solutions.
Responsibilities:
Systems Administrator will perform Windows and Linux OS maintenance and review for a secure, regulated, environment
Serve as a resource to identify, and document standards, architecture, and policies for our IT infrastructure
Develop/Leverage/Discover opportunities for automation within the hosted customer environment in a manner that meets our regulatory requirements
Perform daily administration activities for all hosting servers including analyzing, installing, modifying Operating Systems, storage, applications, backups and account administration
Systems Administrator assists with the planning (implementation and ongoing usage/forecasting/trending), design, setup and troubleshooting of such items as Operating Systems, systems management software, security software, backup software, productivity applications
Utilize trouble ticket system (ServiceNow) to address and resolve customer concerns and requests
Interface with other groups and departments to enhance the environment or resolve pending issues
Maintaining knowledge of diverse infrastructure architecture, security policies and standards and consistently applying these practices
Systems Administrator will develop step-by-step documentation for system support tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related quantitative field or related experience
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a heterogeneous, dynamic, customer-focused environment
Experience with Redhat Linux and Windows operating systems, minimum of experience 4 years of experience with your primary OS
Support experience with virtualization technologies (preference of VMWare and/or OpenStack)
Experience with infrastructure architecture including Servers, Network, SAN/Storage and Backup Services to allow for efficient implementation and non-disruptive expansion and upgrades
Experience in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl, etc.)
Preferred:
Collaborative team experience with superior problem-solving skills
Experience with LDAP or Microsoft Active Directory integration within UNIX/Linux
Ability to triage requests with multiple admin resource groups
Understanding best practices around information security and data privacy in relation to system access and availability
Support experience with host-side SAN storage integration and utilization
Experience with Public Cloud with a focus on Azure
Understanding best practices around information security in relation to confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Familiarity with NIST 800 publications
Familiarity with ISO 27000-series standards
Consulting or work experience with regulated industries, such as, government, health care, and financial institutions
Experience with Ansible, Puppet or Chef
Experience with Git
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
