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Riot Platforms

Systems Administrator II

Austin, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Own the monitoring, maintenance, and overall health of physical and virtual server infrastructure across multiple sites, including proactive system health checks and issue resolution. * Administer ...

Riot Platforms

Systems Administrator II

Austin, TX · On-site

Own the monitoring, maintenance, and overall health of physical and virtual server infrastructure across multiple sites, including proactive system health checks and issue resolution. * Administer ...

ENGIE Group

IT OT System Administrator Sr.

Houston, TX · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Information Technology-Operational Technology (IT-OT), System Operations Administrator is ... Familiarity of virtual server environments in private and public cloud (i.e. Microsoft Azure)

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EMCOR Group Inc

Ohmstede Ltd.

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$82K - $111K/yr

Administer and maintain physical and virtual server environments. * Manage VMware ESXi, vSphere, and Dell VxRail infrastructure across all locations. * Perform server installation, configuration ...

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What is a virtual server administrator?

Virtual Server Administrators are IT professionals who manage and maintain virtual servers within an organization. Their responsibilities include installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting virtual machines (VMs) on platforms such as VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, or cloud environments like AWS and Azure. They ensure optimal performance, security, and uptime of virtual servers, as well as handle resource allocation and backup processes. Virtual Server Administrators play a key role in supporting scalable and flexible IT infrastructure for businesses.

What are some common challenges faced by virtual server administrators, and how can they be addressed?

Virtual Server Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing resource allocation to prevent server sprawl, ensuring consistent security across multiple virtual environments, and maintaining high availability. To address these, admins typically use centralized management tools, implement robust monitoring systems, and follow best practices for patch management and backup. Collaborating closely with network and security teams is also crucial for maintaining a stable and secure virtual infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual server administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Server Administrator, you need expertise in server operating systems (such as Windows Server or Linux), virtualization technologies, and network management, typically backed by relevant IT certifications or a degree in computer science. Familiarity with tools like VMware, Hyper-V, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and monitoring systems is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital for proactively managing server environments and collaborating with IT teams. These skills ensure secure, reliable, and efficient virtual infrastructure that meets organizational needs.

What is the difference between Virtual Server Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectVirtual Server AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsVMware, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNP
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, virtualized serversCorporate networks, data centers, infrastructure
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging virtual servers, optimizing virtualization, ensuring server uptimeManaging network infrastructure, configuring routers/switches, network security

The Virtual Server Administrator focuses on managing and maintaining virtualized server environments, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. In contrast, the Network Administrator handles the broader network infrastructure, including configuring and securing network devices. Both roles require technical certifications and work in similar environments but emphasize different aspects of IT infrastructure.

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Sr. Unix Systems Administrator

Procom Consultants Group

Richardson, TX • On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in daily system support and operation for critical and complex production systems.

  • Create robust, high availability and secure design for UNIX/Linux server infrastructure.

  • Manage HP/UX environment and configure/manage Virtual Server environments, Storage infrastructure, and DR installations.

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Sr. Unix Systems Administrator

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr. Unix Systems Administrator for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX.

Sr. Unix Systems Administrator Job Details

Provide technical leadership in daily system support and operation for critical and complex production systems. 
Perform Capacity Planning, Infrastructure Design, and Systems Administration. 
Create robust, high availability and secure design for UNIX/Linux server infrastructure. 
Provide 7x24 rotating Level 3 Support for Unix and storage infrastructure for various group companies. 
Closely work with remote Unix team for day-to-day incident and service request tickets.
Work with hardware and 3rd vendor for system troubleshooting.
Interface with the clients with related to technical issue/inquiry/request.
Setting various policies for applications and infrastructure - patching schedules, deployment of releases, testing and system readiness. 
Manage HP/UX environment in Production/Testing/Development environments. 
Configure and manage Virtual Server environments, Storage infrastructure and DR installations. 
Administer Systems Monitoring; Troubleshoot SW/HW Issues Methodically.
Process knowledge of Configuration management & Change control.
Create and update technical documentations (system configuration and operation).

Sr. Unix Systems Administrator Mandatory Skills

8-10 years experience as a UNIX System Administrator 
Strong background in HP-UX 10/11
Strong background in Solaris 2.6/7/8/9/10 and RHEL 4.x/5.x 
Strong Background in AIX
Hands-on experience with Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas File System, DiskSuite and LVM
Strong experiences in SAN devices (EMC Celerra/CLARiiON, NetApp Filer, Brocade switch) 
Hands-on experience in NetBackup backup software
Experience of jumpstart and kickstart implementation 
Requires excellent communication skills and ability to be available after-hours 
Certifications in Solaris, Linux and/or SAN are preferred. 
BS in (Computer) Science/Engineering or equivalent IT work experience. 
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, LDAP, DNS, NIS and SMTP. 
Proficiency in NAS and Storage Area networking as well as Backup & Recovery administration.
Experiences of DNS, Apache, Sendmail, Bind, LDAP, and ProofPoint. 
Experience in data center or network operations with HA (high availability) and/ or 24X7 service level. 
Must have strong experience with Disaster Recovery solutions.

Sr. Unix Systems Administrator Start Date

ASAP

Sr. Unix Systems Administrator Assignment Length

6+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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