Sr. Systems Administrator - PH

Contracted

About The Role

The Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for the integration and implementation of the infrastructure. You will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. The task involves troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values and best practices.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll get to...

perform system and network administration (including backup, user account management, e-mail system, internet access, & office systems and applications support such as OS-level concerns, web server, database server, applications server, Email including Apache, MySQL, PHP, FTP, SSH, and DNS). Supports network, desktop hardware, software and applications, and virtual environments
roll out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources
assist with technology planning through ongoing research and has Fundamental knowledge of servers/computers hardware and software
design, implement, support, and evaluate secure, infrastructure-focused tools and services
analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems
apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes
install and configure new hardware and software
add, remove, or update user account information, reset passwords, etc.
answer technical queries and assist users
be responsible for security, documentation of the system configuration
troubleshoot any reported problems
perform system performance tuning
configure, add, delete, and audit file systems
ensure parity between dev, test, and production environments
do end user training
provide expertise as workloads are transitioned to the cloud while ensuring minimal business disruptions
responsible for extensive coordination with respective internal support and engineering teams, and various external partners and vendors on multiple projects and initiatives
design, develop, and deploy on-premises and cloud-based systems and services, in collaboration with Engineers, Architects, and in accordance with best practices and strategic direction
provide input on technical architecture and direction for the cloud environments
perform other duties as needed by the role

Requirements

On day one, we'll expect you to...

have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent work experience
have 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role
have familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
be proficient with scripting Technologies.
have experience in shell scripting
have strong knowledge of Solutions Architecture concepts
have strong Patch Management experience
be a server Infrastructure person with a Dev-Ops, forward thinking mindset
have good problem-solving, documentation and communication skills.
be knowledgeable in system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
have team management abilities.
have working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
have strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
have strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
have a fully functional and up-to-date computer with which to perform duties
be willing to install next-generation endpoint protection on the computer
be a current resident of the Philippines and can perform work from there
be willing to work in the US Pacific time zone or client time zone.