Senior System Administrator

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior System Administrator in Houston, TX.Key Tasks:

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premise server infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers
• Manage and configure network components, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security
• Implement and manage firewall rule configurations to maintain a secure network environment
• Monitor and maintain system health, ensuring high availability and performance of critical resources
• Perform server operating system upgrades and manage vendor patching
• Collaborate with the IT team to design, implement, and maintain virtualized environments using VMware
• Administer and support hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and related cloud services
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure, networking, security controls, and monitoring solutions
• Develop and implement automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to streamline system administration and provisioning tasks
• Perform routine system audits, updates, and patches to ensure systems remain compliant with security and operational standards
• Respond to and resolve technical issues in a timely manner, providing excellent user support
• Document system configurations, procedures, architecture diagrams, and operational changes accurately
• Administer and manage Active Directory (AD) and domain controllers, ensuring proper configuration and maintenance
• Create and manage Group Policies (GPOs) to enforce security and compliance requirements
• Administer and manage firewalls, including SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls
• Manage enterprise storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar
• Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring the timely procurement of IT resources and services
• Lead and participate in infrastructure and cloud migration projects, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met

Skills

• 7+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role
• 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
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar technologies
• Experience administering Active Directory, domain controllers, and Group Policy
• Experience with SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure initiatives
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery concepts
• Strong knowledge of network configuration and management, including firewall administration
• Knowledge of storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar
• Strong expertise supporting enterprise on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, storage, virtualization, and networking technologies
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Strong soft skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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