Systems Administrator III

System Administrator Submission deadline for interview selection is 10/02 @3PM CT. Open to local and non-local candidates. The role is 90% remote with 1 day onsite (Tuesday) ONLY if the CW is local. Otherwise, this resource can be fully remote. Initial 5 months contract to start - Very likely to be longer-termed/ongoing Business Overview Tell us about your department: BBY Health-Novi-Infrastructure Project Description System Administrator Role Position Summary/Job Description Job Title: System Administrator Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our server infrastructure, with a focus on Windows Servers from 2012 R2 to 2019. You will collaborate with our existing team and actively participate in a significant project involving the migration of legacy systems to the Best Buy Health Environment. Key Responsibilities Server Infrastructure Management: Learn and comprehensively understand the Physical and Virtual Server infrastructure. Assist in the day-to-day management and maintenance of the server environment. Manage Windows Servers (2012 R2 through 2019), ensuring their optimal performance, security, and reliability. Work within a VMWare environment, provisioning, and maintaining virtual servers. Project Support: Contribute to a major project involving the migration of legacy systems to the Best Buy Health Environment. Collaborate with team members to ensure the successful execution of project tasks. Basic Networking and Database Knowledge: Possess a fundamental understanding of networking principles in a server infrastructure. Manage and troubleshoot servers in a networked environment. Have a basic grasp of database concepts as they relate to server operation. Documentation and Communication: Create and maintain technical documentation for server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Effectively communicate your thought process and methodologies when working on projects. Qualifications Minimum of two years of experience working with Windows Servers (2012 R2 to 2019) and VMWare. Basic understanding of server infrastructure, networking, and database concepts. Proficient in server maintenance, including patching and performance optimization. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Comfortable with technical documentation and process-oriented tasks. Additional Information This is a contract position that is mostly remote, with some on-site days if you are local to one of the local sites. Skills Overview What are the top five skills and number of years of experience required to perform this job? Years Server management experience Years System Administrator experience Technical Documentation VMWare / vSphere What are some preferred/nice to have skills the manager is looking for? Sybase Database Experience or understanding of the product. SQL Database anything beyond basic understanding is a bonus. Interview Process Overview First Interview: Goal: To get to know the applicant to determine skill level and determine compatibility with the team. Second Interview: Goal: To allow the team to interview the candidate to determine skill level and compatibility with the team members. Third Interview (IF REQUIRED): Open session for any topics of conversation or questions for either party or talk through next steps in the process. Samprasoft