IT System Administrator II (NC808800)

IT System Administrator II (NC808800)
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid architectures), including Windows and Linux VMs, storage services, identity platforms, and cross-environment connectivity.

• Assist in designing, establishing, and optimizing secure connectivity between cloud environments and on?premise data centers, including VPNs, direct connect solutions, routing, and identity federation.

• Participate in database replication\migration activities, including planning, coordinating, and executing replications\migrations between on?prem databases and cloud-managed database services

• Perform system administration tasks for enterprise applications including patching, automated deployments, configuration updates, performance tuning, log analysis, backups, and capacity planning as well as coordination with vendors as needed.

• Administer and troubleshoot F5 BigIP traffic managers, including VIP configuration, pool management, SSL profiles, and health monitoring.

• Assist in managing Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT rules, and general operational support.

• Collaborate with the network team to diagnose and resolve Layer 2/3 networking issues such as routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing interactions.

• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.

• Support incident response activities by investigating system issues and implementing corrective actions.

• Perform vulnerability management activities, including scanning systems, reviewing findings, prioritizing risks, and implementing remediation actions to maintain a secure infrastructure.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support new system deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments.

• Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.

• Strong understanding of high-availability architectures and system redundancy.

• Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and troubleshooting.

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper?V.

• Knowledge of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments), including connectivity between on?premises and cloud resources.

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching fundamentals.

• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security Onion, WhatsUp Gold).

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls.
•    Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects.
•    Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools.
•    Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+.

Soft Skills:
•    Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
•    Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong documentation and organizational skills.