Sr. Systems Administrator

Job Title: Sr. Systems Administrator
Duration: Direct Hire
Location: Tulsa, OK (onsite Monday - Wednesday, Remote on Thursday's and Friday)

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems with a security focus
• Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices
• Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
• Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs
• Educating and Mentoring teams on the implementation of cloud technologies and initiatives
• Lead the technical design, maintenance, and operation of cloud-based platforms (Azure and AWS)
• Will lead Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity design, planning, and testing
• Document and diagram processes, procedures, standards, and playbooks
• Ensure the service health for critical capabilities within IT is maintained
• Stay ahead of technology trends, constantly evaluating what's best for the company

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 10+ years of technology experience required
• 10+ years of information technology experience required
• Proficient with agile/product methodology
• Proficient with PowerShell, Python, or equivalent
• Security focused with emphasis on patching and OS maintenance across server and client environments
• Proficient with enterprise monitoring with a strong focus on automated remediation
• Understanding of relational databases and related data stores
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and distributed networks
• Knowledge of webservices, API, REST and RPC are a plus
• Experience delivering results in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based platforms (primarily AWS and Azure) and expertise across broad technology disciplines such as Compute, Storage and Networking verticals
• AWS or Azure certifications preferred
• Experience designing, implementing, or operating systems on leading enterprise platforms
• Understanding of cloud ecosystem and of current and emerging technologies and trends, with ability to rapidly assess and apply new and emerging technologies
• Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery principles
• Performance analysis, troubleshooting and remediation techniques
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
• Ability to develop roadmaps and plans that enable strategies
• Ability to develop and promote creative alternatives to solve for business requirements
• Passionate about mentoring and development of junior team members