Infrastructure Administrator (hybrid)

Vitaver & Associates • Houston, TX

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process. This role involves administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting on-premise server infrastructure, managing network components, implementing firewall configurations, monitoring system health, performing operating system upgrades and patching, and collaborating on the design and maintenance of virtualized and hybrid cloud environments. The position offers the opportunity to gain experience with a leading renewable energy provider, work with a team of professionals, learn new technologies, and benefit from potential project extensions.

Requirements

• Experience as Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role (7+ years).
• Experience Supporting enterprise on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory (AD), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), storage, virtualization, and networking technologies.
• Experience Administering VMware virtualization technologies.
• Experience Designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid environments that integrate on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with One or more cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or equivalent cloud technologies.
• Experience with 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.
• Experience with Scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with Network configuration and management, including firewall administration.
• Experience Administering Active Directory (AD), domain controllers, and Group Policy.
• Experience with SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar.
• Experience Managing third-party vendors and service providers.
• Experience with Project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Other system administration tools and technologies (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices and documentation standards.
• Experience Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automation frameworks.
• Experience Supporting containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience Monitoring and observability platforms such as SolarWinds, Datadog, Splunk, or similar tools.
• 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+.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program
• Always get paid in full and on time

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed