Windows System Administrator

I can only work W2, third parties need not apply - no sponsorship available!!

Join our client as a Window System Administrator for a 12 month contract to hire position! In this role you will work 3 days/week in Philadelphia, PA.

Windows Administrator (backup & storage)

Philadelphia, PA 3 days in the office/week

12 month contract - potential to roll into a permanent position

Description:

• We are looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals.
• You will a part of a high-performing team of administrators responsible for enterprise integrations across a variety of platforms.
• You will be instrumental in improving the customer/developer experience as it relates to consumption of Windows server resources whether via CI/CD pipelines or multi-cloud APIs.

Relevant Technologies:

• Windows Server
• VMWare
• PowerShell
• SCCM
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Pure Storage
• CommVault
• NetApp
• Rubrik

Responsibilities:

• Daily administration of Windows server environments
• Design, install, and configure windows servers both on-prem, in Azure, or in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Support server OS and Application deployments
• Support and manage enterprise backup solutions
• Support and manage enterprise storage solutions
• Maintain best practices and support procedures
• Adhere to client policy and standards concerning server administration
• Administer and support VMware hypervisor
• Understanding of SCCM with advanced knowledge of patch management and OS deployment
• Implement and maintain solutions and technologies that address cyber security issues
• Perform scheduled and ad hoc control/compliance validation
• Assessment and audit of compliance against the security policies and standards
• Improve and maintain monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions
• Provide after-hours support for infrastructure weekend maintenance and related emergencies
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
• Interact with customers, management, and staff on a technical level, as required
• Serve as technical expert in Server systems administration and systems management
• Responsible for monitoring system performance, network, and storage utilization
• Provide support with escalated help desk requests via Service Now
• Improve/update new systems and deployment plans
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to improve operational efficiency
• Perform troubleshooting as needed, assist with problem-solving efforts, involving other teams, partners, and outside vendors
• Experience and working knowledge of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training
• Working experience of at least three years as a senior-level Windows System Administrator
• Proven experience working in highly collaborative environments.
• Expert understanding of Windows server trends and best practices
• Expertise in securing systems, providing audit evidence, Cluster/HA, and standards implementation
• Expertise in managing storage solutions for VMware environments
• Expertise in managing enterprise backup solutions