Akkodis is seeking two Systems Administrator's for a position with a client in Denton, TX. Qualified candidates must possess greater than five years of professional experience in VMware, Storage and Windows Server experience along with server hardware maintenance/support. VMware, NetApp and/or EMC certifications are preferred.
Pay Range: $45 to $55/per hour (commensurate based on experience level)
Systems Administrator job responsibilities include:
- In this role, will coordinate changes, provides regular maintenance and support, and improves performance of responsible systems.
- Maintains and improves delivery systems availability, functionality, and performance for multiple systems.
- Provides leadership for major system modifications and installations.
- Applies appropriate security measures.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, replaces defective components when necessary.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
- Operate consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
- Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology is preferred though not required if greater than 8 years of professional experience.
- Requires 5 years of VMware, Storage and Windows Server experience.
- Prefers VMware, NetApp and EMC certifications.
- Prefers 5 years in server hardware maintenance and support.
- US Citizenship is required for government IT program access.
Knowledge/Skills
- Data Storage Solutions knowledge and administration – Expert (NetApp, EMC – preferred)
- Server/Storage hardware familiarity – Advanced (Dell, HP, EMC, NetApp hardware – preferred)
- Windows Server Concepts and knowledge – Advanced
- VMware Administration – Advanced
- High proficiency with vSphere, vSAN, and other VMware products and platforms. In general, they must be adept at network engineering, with working knowledge of firewalls, servers, networks, and operating systems.
- Citrix App and Desktop Virtualization – Advanced
- General Systems Administration – Expert
- Excellent verbal and oral communication – Advanced (English)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- VMware VCA, VCP – preferred
- NetApp NCSA, NCDA, NCSE – preferred
- EMC Data Storage Systems Administration Specialist/Expert – preferred
- Citrix CCP-V, CCA-V – preferred
If you are interested in the Systems Administrator role, please click EASY APPLY. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
