System Administrator

Our client seeks an System Administrator for a 12 Months Project in Los Angeles, CA. Below is the detailed requirement Job Title: System Administrator Duration: 12 Months This is infrastructure hardware support role people having experience in EMC Dell/ VMware etc. mentioned below. Not a development role Nature and Scope of Job The Senior Systems Administrator for MES is the technical expert responsible for managing the entire IT infrastructure stack that supports 24/7 manufacturing operations—from the physical hardware (Cisco UCS) and virtualization layer (VMware) to core network services (AD) and application delivery (Citrix). A critical component of this role is the design, implementation, and management of backup and disaster recovery solutions to guarantee data integrity and minimize downtime in a highly regulated environment Job Description Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Information technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline or equivalent experience with 12+ Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems administration within a production/manufacturing environment. Prior experience supporting an MES (e.g., Siemens, Emerson) is highly desirable. Backup Solutions: Expert knowledge of enterprise backup software (e.g., Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell EMC Avamar) and related storage targets (SAN, NAS, Cloud, e.g., Tintri, HP Storage). VMware & Hardware: Deep knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Cisco UCS hardware manage ment.Microsoft: Expert knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP.Citrix: Proficiency with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops and application virtualization technologies.Network Fundamentals: Working knowledge of Cisco switches (Layer 2/3 configurations, VLAN management), Wireless Access Points, and basic Voice Gateway troubleshooting. Primary Responsibilities Backup & Disaster Recovery Management Design, implement, monitor, and manage enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Dell EMC Avamar) for all virtualized and physical servers supporting the MES envir onment.Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) plans and procedures to ensure data recoverability and business continuity objectives (RPO/RTO) are met for all critical MES data and systems.Ensure data integrity and compliance with GxP regulations regarding data archival, retention policies, and audit trails. Design, implement, and maintain highly available VMware vSphere infrastructure and Cisco UCS hardware to ensure optimal performance and scalability for MES applications. Core Services Administration (Windows Server & AD) Administer Windows Server OS, Active Directory (AD-DS), GPOs, DNS, and DHCP services, ensuring secure and compliant operations within the manufacturing domain. Application Delivery (Citrix):Manage the Citrix environment (Virtual Apps/Desktops) for secure and efficient delivery of the MES application to plant floor workstations and remote users. MES Support Provide expert-level troubleshooting (Tier 3/4) for infrastructure issues impacting the MES platform, collaborating with application owners and vendors. Compliance and Documentation Ensure all system changes and operations comply with regulatory standards (FDA, GxP).Maintain detailed technical documentation, including backup configurations, D/R plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs #J-18808-Ljbffr