Principal Systems Administrator at Kforce Inc in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Los Angeles, CA that is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator responsible for leading the day-to-day System engineering and project specific tasks relating to all Virtualized and non-Virtualized Server systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides design and operational support for Windows, and LINUX servers, Email server, Apache Web server, SQL Server, IIS, job scripting, MFT/SFTP, physical servers + Blade servers technology, security tools applications, Storage and Blade technology networking/switching connectivity configuration and supporting production, development, QA and business continuance environments


• Acts as a resource to other System Administrators


• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; Evaluate vendor products, services, suggestions


• Be a backup to Systems Administration Manager and attend meetings with business units, vendors and internal IT departments


• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management


• Provide reporting for infrastructure team with storage capacity usage, Vmware VMs and physical hosts reporting


• Work on department capacity planning with storage, physical vmhost servers, Microsoft Windows, Redhat linux, Vmware, and licensing


• Manage and maintain Disaster Recovery across all I.T. departments to ensure the critical systems, VMware images, and applications are updated, and replicated and functioning without issue in the event of an outage

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6-8+ years of extensive experience providing system administrator support for Storage, MS Windows and LINUX in a VMware based network production environment


• 6+ years of lead experience


• Able to prioritize work and complete deliverables to timelines with minimal supervision by senior staff


• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, reliability, effective follow-through and demonstrated project management skills in an I.T. technical environment


• Strong ability and knowledge of system operations to recommend and develop solutions to a variety of technical problems

Licenses/Certifications Preferred:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)


• Storage Network Certification Program (SNCP)


• VMWARE certified


• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)


• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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