System Administrator

Company:  Hired by Matrix
Location: Cambridge
Closing Date: 18/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Do you want more than just another job? Are you ready to team up with an organization that values your contributions? Then Hired by Matrix is for you!

 

Working with some of the US’ premier companies, we excel at connecting candidates with positive cultures and dynamic teams. We even go the extra mile with our signature Consultant Appreciation Program (CAP) to help them in their future job searches.

 

Hired by Matrix has provided talent solutions to enhance organizations’ team capacities for over three decades. As a full-service search firm, we partner with companies across industries, including Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer Goods and Services, Security and Logistics, Pharmaceutical / Biotech, Technology, Automotive, Engineering, and Healthcare.

 

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a global pharmaceutical company? If so, our client is hiring a System Administrator!

 

What You'll Do: 

Supporting day-to-day hybrid IT Operations.

Responsible for the daily systems administration in support of on-premises (VMware) and cloud (AWS) environments and applications.

Operation of Infrastructure services, and backups (NetBackup, Veeam, AWS backup) including incident response and coordination of MSP response.

Manage disaster recovery (DR) for servers, databases, and file shares.

Administration of endpoint dependencies, including central patching, application delivery, and updates.

Supporting, maintaining, and implementing Window Servers (VMware)

Manage Windows client and Server operating systems in an Active Directory environment.

Supporting and managing infrastructure devices LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewall, Switches, Routers, Server Hardware.

Management of security certificates.

Maintain technical configuration and knowledge base documentation.

Monitoring/Alerting response and resolution.

Troubleshoot and address hardware, software, and OS-related issues.

Manage escalations (internal and external).

Participate in testing and implementation of new or upgraded servers and software applications.

Participate in local, regional, and global projects under the supervision of senior staff.

Support, and supplement available training for, end user service or application issues, including Linux OS.

Provide support to on-prem and Cloud storage systems based on NetApp platforms.

Participate and provide mentoring in the IT department’s Co-Op program.

Assist Co-Ops with improving IT workflows and processes, while enabling them to learn and apply new technologies.

Participate in rotational backup support of 24/7/365 global applications as part of an on-call rotation is required. 

What You’ll Bring: 

BS in Systems, or Network Administration, or equivalent experience.

4 plus years of experience managing Windows client and Server operating systems in an Active Directory environment.

Experience with Linux Operating Systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, or AWS Linux).

Experience with networking and troubleshooting network protocols.

Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Familiarity with web and application servers.

OKTA and/or Azure AD experience are a plus.

Ability to:

Learn quickly and perform under timeline expectations.

Prioritize & manage several tasks, work independently, and accomplish broad objectives.

Collaborate and work productively with IT staff and research scientists of highly diverse backgrounds.

Excellent creating and maintaining technical and user-focused documentation.

Must have:

Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working in a small collaborative team.

Experience and commitment to excellent customer service (on the phone, remotely, in person).

Comfortable with and able to lift 50lbs) move standard IT equipment (computers, printers, etc.), and able manage computer and equipment setup requiring accessing cabling behind desks and on the floor.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working effectively with Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to deliver targeted solutions.

Experience or exposure to:

SDDC (VMware Cloud).

Database administration (Oracle, SQL, MySQL, Postgres).

Cloud service delivery.

Management of systems in a VMWare environment.

DevOps technology (automation, containerization, log aggregation).

Backup technologies (Veeam, NetBackup). 

Position Type: Contract

 

Get in Touch:

We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Karmina at (phone number removed) to learn more.

Who We Are:

Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc., has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business.

 

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