Senior System Administrator

Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. Eclaro is looking for a Senior System Administratorfor our client in New York, NY.
Eclaro’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:

• The Senior System Administrator is responsible for operating secure computing platforms and enterprise applications in the Institute's private cloud.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the Institute's enterprise systems, Linux and Windows servers, and Windows networks.
• Deploy, install, upgrade, and continuously improve the Institute's operating environment, and maintain the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the Information Technology infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, servers, and network; responding to incidents, problems and planning for growth.
• This role is also responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the institutes private cloud.
• Advanced problem diagnosis and resolution required, with a sharp focus on enterprise security analysis and optimizing system performance.
• This role responds to computer security breaches, virus and malware infections, and cyber security threats.
• Implements, supports and complies with Ansi's Information Security Management System security controls to protect enterprise data and IT infrastructure.
• Other responsibilities include troubleshooting problems as reported by users, supporting remote access and Email services while maintaining a secure environment.
• Deploys, configures, and manages infrastructure solutions based on application needs and anticipated growth, deploys and configures new virtual servers and maintains the private cloud infrastructure.
• Works across all functional areas of the Institute and has a strong customer service orientation to ensure that all service requests and incidents are resolved in a professional manner.
• Has good communication skills and is able to work collaboratively with internal customers and technical colleagues.
• Shares expertise and provides individual training and support.
• Work with other technical staff and outside vendors to provide top shelf Information Technology services to all customers.

Responsibilities:

• 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 cyber security 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 reports to management on a daily basis.
• Keep current on the cyber security, 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:
  • 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 the department leader and / or the Information Technology Department.

Qualifications:

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

Salary: $140, 000 - $150, 000 / year
If interested, you may contact:
Greg Papalexis
Greg.Papalexis@eclaro.com
(646) 849-5359
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Eclaro values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.