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Astreya

Contracts Administrator II

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$59K - $94K/yr

Create deliverables from contract in database for reporting * Perform reporting and quality checks ... Aptitude for technology and interest in learning/understanding systems & interpreting data

Astreya

Contracts Administrator II

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$59K - $94K/yr

Create deliverables from contract in database for reporting * Perform reporting and quality checks ... Aptitude for technology and interest in learning/understanding systems & interpreting data

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What is a contract system administrator?

Contract System Administrators are IT professionals who manage and maintain computer systems, networks, and servers on a temporary or project-specific basis. They are typically hired by organizations to provide expertise, fill short-term staffing needs, or support special projects. Their responsibilities often include installing software, troubleshooting issues, ensuring security, and performing regular maintenance. Unlike full-time employees, contract system administrators work for a set period or on a specific contract, offering flexibility to both the employer and themselves.

What are common challenges faced by contract system administrators and how can they address them?

Contract System Administrators often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new IT environments and understanding unique system configurations at each client site. They must efficiently assess security protocols, documentation practices, and network architecture in a limited timeframe. To overcome these challenges, successful contract administrators prioritize clear communication with in-house IT teams, maintain organized documentation, and stay updated on the latest industry standards. Proactive learning and flexibility are key to ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining system reliability.

What is the difference between Contract System Administrator vs Contract Network Administrator?

AspectContract System AdministratorContract Network Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentServers, operating systems, enterprise systemsNetwork infrastructure, routers, switches
Employer UsageIT service providers, corporations, government agenciesIT service providers, corporations, government agencies

The Contract System Administrator primarily manages servers and enterprise systems, focusing on system stability and security. In contrast, the Contract Network Administrator specializes in network infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and network performance. Both roles often require similar certifications and are employed in similar environments, but they focus on different aspects of IT infrastructure.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a contract system administrator?

To thrive as a Contract System Administrator, you need a solid understanding of network and server administration, operating systems, and security protocols, typically backed by a degree in IT or related certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Familiarity with tools like Active Directory, VMware, Linux/Windows Server environments, and ticketing systems is commonly required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you efficiently address technical issues and collaborate with diverse teams. These skills ensure the reliability, security, and smooth operation of an organization's IT infrastructure, which is critical for business continuity.
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CAE HPC System Administrator

Toyota Tsusho Systems

Saline, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

About TTS-US:

Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US, with its 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems."

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced CAE HPC System Administrator with more than 7 years of experience to join our dynamic digital solution manufacturing team. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong Linux system administration experience and hands-on expertise managing HPC environments for CAE workloads, including job schedulers, system automation, and engineering application support. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering and optimizing HPC clusters, managing job scheduling systems, supporting CAE applications and licensing, automating Linux operations, maintaining infrastructure performance, and ensuring system stability, scalability, and efficient workload execution.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

  1. HPC Job Queuing & Workload Management
    • Administer, configure, and optimize HPC job scheduling environments, including IBM Spectrum LSF, Open PBS, or equivalent schedulers.
    • Design and tune job queues, resource allocation policies, and scheduling strategies to support diverse CAE workloads.
    • Monitor system performance and utilization trends and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and throughput.
  2. CAE Application and Licensing Support
    • Install, upgrade, test, and support CAE applications and simulation tools in production environments.
    • Provide integration support between CAE applications and HPC scheduling systems.
    • Manage CAE software licensing systems (e.g., FlexLM, RLM) and ensure availability.
    • Troubleshoot application-related issues and ensure minimal disruption to engineering activities.
  3. Linux Systems Administration & Automation
    • Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments across HPC clusters.
    • Perform OS provisioning, deployment, and patch management using automated tools (e.g., PXE, or configuration management solutions).
    • Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Korn shell, C Shell, Perl, Awk, or equivalent) to automate system monitoring, health checks, and routine administrative tasks.
    • Maintain system logs, monitoring processes, and standard operating procedures.
  4. Hardware & Infrastructure Management
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to servers, storage systems, and high-performance networking (e.g., InfiniBand, high-speed Ethernet).
    • Support hardware lifecycle activities including installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
    • Conduct capacity planning based on system utilization trends and future demand.
  5. Operations, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
    • Perform system health checks, monitoring, and incident tracking for HPC and CAE environments.
    • Document system configurations, procedures, incidents, and best practices.
    • Track outages, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures.
    • Follow change management processes for system updates and deployments.
    • Provide accurate reporting (e.g., utilization, incidents, system performance) and support project initiatives.

Minimum qualifications:

Required Education & Experience:

• 7+ years of Linux system administration experience (preferably RHEL environments).

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience

• Hands-on experience managing HPC clusters and job schedulers (LSF, Slurm, PBS, or similar).

• Proven experience in CAE application support and integration.

• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Shell, Perl, or equivalent).

• Experience with OS deployment, patching, and system automation.

• Solid understanding of enterprise server hardware, storage, and networking fundamentals.

• Experience with CAE tools such as Ansys, LS-DYNA, Nastran, or similar.

• Familiarity with high-performance networking technologies is plus (e.g., InfiniBand).

• Experience developing internal tools or dashboards are plus (e.g., PHP or web-based tooling).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Hybrid Full-time contract: Standard business hours with flexibility required to support maintenance windows and critical production issues.

• Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.