Program Manager III (M&A integrations)

Xoriant; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Xoriant is seeking a Lab Systems Administrator in Plano, Texas. The ideal candidate will manage lab automation, design secure network environments, and develop scripts utilizing Python. A BS in Computer Science is preferred, along with 3-5 years of experience in network administration. Hands-on skills in VMware and Linux are essential, along with a strong understanding of network protocols. This role offers a dynamic work environment as you implement and maintain lab systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience working as a Lab System Administrator.
• Good understanding of network protocols.
• Experience with firewalls and network troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Lab Automation using Spirent Velocity.
• Design secure Network for the lab.
• Develop automation scripts based on user requirements.
• Build and maintain a VMware ESXi environment.
• Assist users with lab systems and provisioning.

Skills

Advanced Network Administration

VMWare

Linux Administration

Windows Administration

Python scripting

TCP/IP stack

Troubleshooting skills

Cisco and Arista switches

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Spirent Velocity

TCP Replay

IXIA

VMware ESXi

Job description

Job Title: Lab Systems Administrator (Network Administrator)

Duration: 7+ Months

Pay rate: $30/hr-$38/hr

Duties:

Qualified candidates will be proficient in Advanced Network Administration skills, VMWare, Linux, and Windows administration. You must be self‑motivated, articulate and organized. You have a talent for finding and resolving issues before they become larger problems. Prefer candidates with experience in a support or engineering network lab environment. Experience with Spirent Velocity lab automation platform is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and management of Lab Automation utilizing Spirent Velocity platform.
• Architecture and Design of a secure Network environment for the lab.
• Automation script development using Python scripting, based on user requirements.
• Build and maintain a VMware ESXi environment using clusters, resource pools and shared storage.
• Training and assisting users with lab systems, tools, and processes.
• Assisting users with building and provisioning virtual machine guests in Windows, Linux.
• Monitoring and maintaining lab network to ensure reliable operation.
• Designing and implementing tools to mitigate network outages.
• Creating dashboards and tools to monitor server and network environments.
• Updating and patching systems to maintain a secure operating environment.
• Implement LDAP/Active Directory for user authentication to lab services.
• Enable remote access to lab services for end users via SSL VPN and RDP/VNC/View Client.
• Maintaining and deploying network testing tools, such as TCP Replay, IXIA, and Spirent.
• Physical rack and stacking of new equipment in the lab.
• Physical cabling connection for lab infrastructure and customer replication requests.
• Keeping the lab clean, organized, and presentable.

Skills:

• Good understanding of TCP/IP stack.
• Understanding of routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, etc.).
• Advanced troubleshooting skills on network outages.
• Experience with firewalls is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience on Cisco and Arista switches is a plus.
• Understanding of VMware networking (DvSwitches and standard switch) is a plus.
• Knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.
• Windows and VMware administration experience.
• Scripting and automation skills, emphasis on Python.
• Knowledge of common network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, dynamic routing protocols, VLAN, SSH/SCP/SFTP, iSCSI, DNS, NFS, LDAP, SIFS, SMTP, SNMP.
• Experience with TCP Replay, IXIA, Breaking Point, Spirent Test Center, and Spirent Avalanche is a plus.
• Experience with TCL scripting is a plus.
• Experience managing CENTOS, Ubuntu, or other Linux distributions.

Education:

BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience working as a Lab System Administrator.