Sr. Systems Administrator

Mphasis; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis is seeking a Systems Administrator in Georgia to maintain and optimize server hardware and software, ensuring uptime and alignment with IT policies.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong certification background (MCSA/MCSE or equivalent), and hands-on with Windows and UNIX/Linux, backups, monitoring, and incident response. You will manage data center environments, apply patches, and support end users in a dynamic IT setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in systems administration.
• MCSE or MCSE-equivalent certifications required.
• Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux systems.
• Knowledge of backups, DR, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools (Exchange, VMware, SharePoint, Citrix).

Responsibilities

• Perform provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of server systems and related infrastructure.
• Monitor system health, backups, logs, and scheduled jobs; ensure uptime and reliability.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades; perform routine performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshoot complex issues for end users.
• Maintain documentation, security monitoring, and adherence to IT policies.

Skills

MCSA

MCSE

UNIX/Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

ITIL

Backup & Recovery

Tools

Exchange

OCS

SharePoint

Storage (Legato/IPStor/SAN)

VMware

Citrix

Job description

Responsibilities

A Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective & efficient provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of server systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. In addition, this covers the adoption of processes and procedures guarantying the implementation of system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures that adheres with technology direction and policies.

-Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. -Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. -Performs daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. -Performs regular file archival and purge as necessary. -Creates, changes, and deletes user accounts & groups per request. -Grants and removes access to server and related resources. -Investigates and troubleshoots minor issues. -Provides Level 2 support per request from end users. -Applies OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configures/adds new services as necessary. -Upgrades and configures system software per project and/or operational needs. -Maintains operational, configuration, or other procedures. -Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment. -Prepares basic reports and presentations as requested or necessary within IT team

• Has Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) or UNIX, Linux equivalent certification. '-Engineers SA-related solutions for various minor projects and operational needs. -Contributes to and maintains system standards. -Researches and recommends innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for sys admin tasks. -Provides Level 3 support per request from end users. -Investigates and troubleshoots complex issues. -Repairs/recovers from hardware and software failures; coordinates and communicates with impacted end users. -Performs periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning. -Performs ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configures CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. -Prepares reports and presentations as requested or necessary within IT & minor customers. -At least a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and certified in at least one of the following technologies: Exchange, OCS, Blackberry, Iron Port, Configuration Manager, ISA/Proxy, Storage (Legato, IPStor & SAN), NetGil/Citrix, SharePoint 2007, Anti-Virus, F5, Siteminder, VMware, etc. '-Engineers SA-related solutions for various complex project and operational needs. -Leads teams to provide advanced design, architecture and diagnostic support. -Prepares reports /presentations as requested or necessary within IT and internal/external customers. -Ensures proper capacity planning is in place. -Ensures the effective and efficient system setup and operation. -Ensures teams adhere to Chevron technology direction and policies. -Drives the cultivation of OE culture within the team. Defines end-to-end processes in support of OE. -ITIL Certified for Support Services.

Job Description

6 + years of experience required

A Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective & efficient provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of server systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. In addition, this covers the adoption of processes and procedures guarantying the implementation of system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures that adheres with technology direction and policies. '-Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. -Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. -Performs daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. -Performs regular file archival and purge as necessary. -Creates, changes, and deletes user accounts & groups per request. -Grants and removes access to server and related resources. -Investigates and troubleshoots minor issues. -Provides Level 2 support per request from end users. -Applies OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configures/adds new services as necessary. -Upgrades and configures system software per project and/or operational needs. -Maintains operational, configuration, or other procedures. -Maintains data center environmental and monitoring equipment. -Prepares basic reports and presentations as requested or necessary within IT team

• Has Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) or UNIX, Linux equivalent certification. '-Engineers SA-related solutions for various minor projects and operational needs. -Contributes to and maintains system standards. -Researches and recommends innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for sys admin tasks. -Provides Level 3 support per request from end users. -Investigates and troubleshoots complex issues. -Repairs/recovers from hardware and software failures; coordinates and communicates with impacted end users. -Performs periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning. -Performs ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configures CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. -Prepares reports and presentations as requested or necessary within IT & minor customers. -At least a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and certified in at least one of the following technologies: Exchange, OCS, Blackberry, Iron Port, Configuration Manager, ISA/Proxy, Storage (Legato, IPStor & SAN), NetGil/Citrix, SharePoint 2007, Anti-Virus, F5, Siteminder, VMware, etc. '-Engineers SA-related solutions for various complex project and operational needs. -Leads teams to provide advanced design, architecture and diagnostic support. -Prepares reports /presentations as requested or necessary within IT and internal/external customers. -Ensures proper capacity planning is in place. -Ensures the effective and efficient system setup and operation. -Ensures teams adhere to Chevron technology direction and policies. -Drives the cultivation of OE culture within the team. Defines end-to-end processes in support of OE. -ITIL Certified for Support Services.

About Mphasis

Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mphasis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical conditions military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.