Senior System Administrator (contract to hire)

• Applicants must be able and willing to convert to a full-time employee without the need for current or future sponsorship of a work visa.

• BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering, equivalent experience, or relevant certifications. • 5-10 years of server configuration management, administration, and production support experience. • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written• Architecture and hands-on technical experience with VMware’s vSphere Platform, VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), vCloud Director, VMware Migration tools/techniques. • Knowledge of Morpheus VM Essentials.• Detailed knowledge of Oracle Linux and Windows Server operating systems • Basic understanding of migrating existing applications and services to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI, Google Cloud). • Install, configure, and maintain CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab to automate deployment processes. • Knowledge of managing containerization using Docker, including image creation, orchestration, and deployment. • Knowledge of implementation and managing analytics tools like Looker to support data visualization and reporting needs. • Intermediate proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and integration tasks as well as working knowledge of SQL scripting

• Working knowledge of SQL scripting.• Experience with networking and security principles• Experience working and managing relationships with cloud/service providers• Experience working within an ITIL framework • Experience within Microsoft Active Directory Services• Relevant Linux certifications are a plus

• Production experience with VMware-focused server virtualization.• Knowledge and understanding of NAS and SAN concepts and connectivity.• Knowledge of domain/forest management structure and basic switching/routing concepts.• Applied experience handling performance monitoring and tuning.• Basic to intermediate shell scripting knowledge and skills.• Demonstrate the ability to:

o Comprehend and plan systems architecture and design.o Gather, interpret, document, and evaluate server requirements.o Conduct incident triage research into server and application issues, as required.o Read, analyze, and interpret technical documentation.o Present technical ideas, problems, and solutions to non-technical business partners.o Prioritize, plan, organize and manage multiple tasks efficientlyo Follow instructions, work independently, or function in a team as needed

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving, and customer service skills.• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and persuade at all management levels, and thrive in a cross-functional, evolving business and technical environment.• Highly self-motivated, with keen attention to detail.• Demonstrate INPRS culture and values.

Knowledge Services is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact TalentHR@knowledgeservices.com. 

Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Knowledge Services does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. People with disabilities, veterans, and military families are encouraged to apply.