We have partnered with a large non-profit organization in the New York, NY area to provide them with a Senior Systems Administrator. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.



Must Have Skills for the Senior Systems Administrator:

#1. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 200 servers)

#2. 8+ years hands-on experience and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure.

#3. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows 20XX operating systems.

#4. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory.



Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Administrator:

Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support the VMWare private cloud infrastructure environments
Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support Linux and Windows virtual servers including expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Replication, SMB, DFSR, etc.
Maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support the Institute’s network and cyber-security infrastructure
Manage the Institute’s Disaster Recovery plan by ensuring RPO and RTO are achieved and tape backups are performed on scheduled basis
Monitor database performance and recommend changes
Monitor and administer storage devices
Support enterprise-wide work initiatives and projects
Recommend improvements that increase system security, reliability, and performance
Provide Infrastructure Support for multiple developed systems and applications of medium to high complexity ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility.
Provide Support for enterprise applications such as Alfresco, Confluence, SharePoint, and custom developed web applications
Provide support for business-critical applications
Responsible for deploying and managing security SSL Certificates, MFA Infrastructure, and 802.1X
Support and comply with the Institute’s Information Security Management System (ISO/IEC 27001:2013)
Manage security awareness program
Participate in IT audits and cybersecurity assessments at regular intervals.
Maintain, manage and support cyber-security devices, applications, and appliances.
Primary point of contact with the Institute’s Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage the relationship.
Ensure delivery of clear and concise performance and up time repots to management on a daily basis.
Keep current on the cybersecurity, regulatory, and threat landscapes
Perform upgrades, patches and updates to production applications and servers
Provide technical assistance to members of the IT Department
Prepare project plans, implementation scheduling, and coordinate new site installations
Document system and network infrastructure and application processes and configurations


Information Security Responsibilities:

Attend/complete assigned information security training by the designated completion date
Read and adhere to published ISMS policies and procedures
Report timely any observed violations of ISMS policy - or known encroachments on information security - to your department leader and/or the Information Technology Department


Requirements of the Senior Systems Administrator:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus eight years’ experience
VMWare, Microsoft Windows, and Cisco Systems certifications desired
8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 200 servers)
8+ years hands-on experience and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure
8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows 20XX operating systems
8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory
8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading a VMWare ESXi environments and VMWare vSphere
5+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading a VMWare Horizon View cloud desktop environment
3+ years hands-on experience maintaining VMWare Horizon View cloud desktop environment
2+ years hands-on experience administering public cloud environments


Other Qualifications for the Senior System Administrator:

Demonstrated ability to take on a lead role coordinating projects
Expert knowledge of VMware in a large environment with strong knowledge of VMware clustering, configuration and management
In-depth understanding of network security and access control
Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols
Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, including packet-level traffic analysis
Cisco switches and router (Strong Knowledge Required), Pure storage systems
Knowledge of administering Palo Alto Firewalls, Arista switches
Strong security analysis skills and experience with SIEM and Vulnerability Management solutions
Creative problem-solving skills
Must be a self-starter with desire to excel and broaden the scope of experience and knowledge in infrastructure design
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Occasional travel to datacenter and other offices, as needed


Other Key Requirements

100% onsite, in-office role.
No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.


Benefits of the Senior Systems Administrator Senior Systems Administrator:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401 (k) – Profit Sharing