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Sr. System Administrator

Stellar IT Group

Overview:

Sr. System Administrator

Houston, TX

6-12+ Months Contract

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role.
  • Strong expertise supporting enterprise on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, storage, virtualization, and networking technologies.
  • Hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization technologies.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid environments that integrate on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or equivalent cloud technologies.
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery concepts.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar technologies.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.
  • Strong knowledge of network configuration and management, including firewall administration.
  • Experience administering Active Directory, domain controllers, and Group Policy.
  • Experience with SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Knowledge of storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers.
  • Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure initiatives.
  • Strong soft skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications such as:
    • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
    • AWS Solutions Architect Associate
    • Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect
    • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
    • VMware VCP
    • CompTIA Network+
    • CompTIA Security+
  • Experience with other system administration tools and technologies (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
  • Knowledge of ITIL best practices and documentation standards.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
  • Experience supporting containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of ITIL best practices and documentation standards.

Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as SolarWinds, Datadog, Splunk, or similar tools.

Skills:

windows,server,Active Directory,vmware,aws,gcp
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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