Windows System Administrator

Systems Administrator

This is a 6+ months contract position

Position: Systems Administrator

Location: Providence, RI (On-site)

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, update, upgrade and troubleshoot data center hardware, VMware hypervisors, Microsoft Windows operating systems, applications, and system software.
• Perform system administration corrective, preventive, and pro-active tasks to ensure all systems operate optimally.
• Manage system and network services including DNS, DHCP, print servers, malware protection and data backup services.
• Assist in maintaining server and storage infrastructure security.
• Troubleshooting any data center infrastructure related issues, and any client-server issues.
• Coordinate with vendor service personnel during installation, upgrade, repairs and other maintenance of data center facilities.

Qualifications And Experiences

• At least two (4) years of demonstrated experience with maintaining enterprise data center compute and storage infrastructure
• At least three (5) years of demonstrated experience with deploying and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and higher.
• At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience with deploying and maintaining VMware vSphere/ESXi 6.7 and/or 7.x
• Demonstrated experience with securing Windows Server and VMware vSphere/ESXi
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and management of firmware, operating systems, appliances, and applications.

Requirements

• Work primarily on-site (partially work remotely can be an option)
• Function independently or as a member of a team as assigned.
• Being able to work flexible hours as work required during workdays (Monday through Friday)
• Being available for emergency call-in during weekends and holidays, either on-site or remotely depending on the type and severity of the emergency.