Advanced Systems Administrator

SRI Resources•Orlando, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

SRI Resources is recruiting an Advanced Systems Administrator for a 12-month contract with a major organization in Orlando, Florida. The position is fully remote, but candidates must reside in the United States. One candidate must reside in Florida within 49 miles of Orlando. The Systems Administrator coordinates the day-to-day administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise server systems, including systems supporting packaged and custom applications. The role supports enterprise-class servers for a variety of business needs, provides technical support and troubleshooting, and communicates with end users, peers, and management. The position also includes project planning and implementation, process and documentation improvements, coordination with vendors and on-site personnel, and mentoring and training technicians. SRI Resources is a staffing partner specializing in Technology, Finance, and Accounting placements. It reports offering team members medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, and life insurance with AD&D.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification.
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
CompTIA Network+ certification.
Nutanix Certified Professional – Multi-cloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) certification.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification.
At least 5 years of IT work experience.
High-level expertise supporting multiple enterprise-class systems and environments.
Five to seven years of experience maintaining routers, switches, or wireless devices.
Experience deploying and maintaining Microsoft operating systems, preferably versions 2016–2022.
Experience deploying and maintaining Linux operating systems, preferably RHEL 8.
Experience supporting and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server.
Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrable skills in server systems support and troubleshooting methodologies.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, exercise good judgment, and exhibit business-savvy orientation.
Strong conceptual, analytical, judgment, and communication abilities.
Thorough knowledge of current technology solutions for the Internet, handheld devices, personal computers, and networks.
Proven ability to work in teams, communicate clearly, collaborate on projects, and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge, and support team members in completing projects.
Exceptional ability to communicate and collaborate across teams and departments to ensure project alignment and success.

Responsibilities

Administer server systems and maintain their continued operation through physical inspection and proactive review of application logs and system consoles.
Investigate warnings, errors, and reported issues to identify root causes; prepare action plans; participate in peer reviews; and document, test, and implement solutions.
Revise and streamline processes as needed.
Respond to requests and incidents in the designated problem-management queue.
Coordinate support and repair efforts with vendors and on-site personnel.
Implement new server systems according to documented plans and published change-control processes.
Mentor and train technicians and promote knowledge-sharing.
Document new processes and update existing documentation.
Develop recommendations to improve support-service approaches.
Develop and manage effective working relationships with other departments, groups, and personnel.
Design and plan project implementations based on customer requirements, best practices, and vendor recommendations.
Provide project status updates at least biweekly.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, including meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings effectively and promptly, and demonstrating respect for others.
Perform other job-related duties as required.