Data Center/Systems Administrator

Procom Consultants Group

Hillsboro (OR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading provider of IT services is seeking a Data Center/Systems Administrator for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role involves server administration, enhancing system performance, and providing application support. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with Windows and Linux systems, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires collaboration with various technical teams and may involve after-hours support.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience with Windows and Linux server administration.
Familiarity with networking protocols and components.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Perform general server administration tasks.
Monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support.

Skills

Windows and Linux server administration

Active Directory

Network troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

VMWare ESX(i)

Citrix Administration

Tools

IIS

Apache Web Servers

Job description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian‑Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy

Specialties:

Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Data Center/Systems Administrator

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Data Center/Systems Administrator for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Key responsibilities include performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades and providing various levels of support. Develops and maintain system documentation for Iab/Data Center configuration and customization's. Designs, develops, and maintains custom templates and reports for performance and proof of concept testing. Provides application and server level support for server environments and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for asset management system. Lead Technical efforts for software upgrade, patch updates, data migration, for server software. Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Microsoft and Linux recommendations and clients requirements. Develop and maintain system documentation for server/software configuration and customization's. Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Network Engineer to insure system efficiency. Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support. Strong knowledge of Virtualization Technology including VMWare ESX(i), Citrix Administration Skills and Netscaler.

Data Center/Systems Administrator Mandatory Skills

3-5 years experience with Windows and Linux (UNIX) server administration including Active Directory, Domain Name Services and DHCP. Expertise in administration of IIS (Internet Information Server) and Apache Web Servers including installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrade and Web Application installation.
Knowledge of computer diagnostics and installation, to include hardware/software troubleshooting and networking
Demonstrated experience working with infrastructure related components such as running network cables, installing servers in equipment racks
Familiarity with the operation and configuration of networking protocols, network interface card installation, switches, routers and similar components. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and offer effective solutions under tight deadlines
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Ability to work after hours support on a rotating schedule
Must be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 40 pounds and familiar with the use of Rack Jacks and general data center safety procedures
Follow written and/or verbal instructions for custom operating system and application installs
Maintaining and auditing Iab assets and routine inventory control
Capable of learning and using custom built asset and inventory tracking software (training will be provided)
Knowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpful
Knowledge of wire and cable management and IP-KVM