Systems Administrator windows and Unix- W2 only no corp- hybrid

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Contract- 6- 12 months plus

Description:

Must be our W-2
hybrid (Holyoke MA)
Candidate Requirements – Senior Systems Administrator
Candidates provided must be pre-screened to ensure they fully meet the qualifications and experience level requirements.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator with expertise in both Windows and UNIX technologies, with a willingness to learn and expand their knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain our Windows and Unix-based systems, ensuring they are secure, stable, and available.
• Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible to improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Manage Active Directory infrastructure, including group policies, user management, and security.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Continuously monitor and improve system performance, security, and availability.
• Maintain system documentation and ensure it is up to date.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
• Investigate potential non-compliance issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Identify gaps in the current compliance procedures and suggest improvements.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Windows systems administration and 1-3 years of experience in UNIX systems administration.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Chef.
• Basic understanding of Git and version control concepts such as branching, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and associated services.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and system administration.
• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, vCenter, and HCI solutions is a major plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability and desire to continuously learn and stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Experience working with NERC CIP compliance is a major plus but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.