Infrastructure System Administrator Jobs

Project Description

The IaaS and Automation Services Team is responsible for the technical strategy, operational efficiency, and automation and orchestration for the Client's server computing infrastructure environment, both on-prem and in the Cloud.

Current high priority initiatives include large-scale process automation, advancing operational efficiencies, enhanced monitoring, DevOps/Agile transformation, and Cloud initiative execution.

The ideal candidate will exhibit technical leadership to identify, design, drive, and implement transformational technologies to support the current and future Client's needs.

Candidates should have a background in supporting and deploying critical IT infrastructure and leveraging major vendors' technologies to perform the planning and execution of platform currency, compute capacity, projects, and research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Research automation products, services, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the industry
• Integrate metrics and use telemetry to show ROI
• Identify, procure, and integrate best-of-breed tools to provide Infrastructure as Code and Infrastructure as a Service
• Lead the development and execution of automation across platforms and teams to improve the agility and availability of the computing platform and eliminate process waste
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
• Orchestrate automation using platforms such as Service Now

Skills

Must have

• Understanding of VMware ESXi, NSX, vCenter, and vRealize Suite
• Continuous learner with the desire to develop and apply new skills
• Ability to demonstrate thought leadership and an innovation mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field, or relevant experience
• 7 or more years' experience in Server, Storage, or other Infrastructure System Administration, with knowledge of both Linux and Windows OS
• Understanding of Hardware, Operating Systems, Security, Storage, and Network Technologies
• Foundational experience with Cloud Computing/Cloud Server Administration/IaaS (Azure & AWS)
• Ability to develop complex technical requirements and system designs with an understanding of business and technical implications
• Motivated Self Starter with the ability to work with limited guidance
• Expertise in Service Now administration and ITOM
• Expertise with large and complex Infrastructure Automation initiatives using Ansible, PowerShell, and other common scripting/programming languages (Python, YAML, Bash, PowerCLI)
• Excellent communication skills with business partners, vendors, technology peers, and across multiple levels of leadership
• Formal training/Certification in Agile/DevOps practices (SAFe 5 Agile) and a general understanding of Application Development processes

Nice to have

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior

Relocation package

If needed, we can help you with relocation process.

Vacancy Specialization

System Administration

Ref Number

VR-99307