Data Center System Administrator(Intel lab)-GC Holder/US Citizen only

Data Center System Administrator(Intel lab)-GC Holder/US Citizen only

Hillsboro, OR

4+ Months

Prior Intel lab experience is required
Essential onsite position

Data Center/Systems Administrator Job description:
Key responsibilities include:
Performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades and providing various Ievels of support.
Develops and maintain system documentation for Iab/Data Center configuration and customizations. Designs, develops, and maintains custom templates and reports for performance and proof of concept testing.
Provides application and server Ievel support for server environments and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for asset management system.
Lead Technical efforts for software upgrade, patch updates, data migration, for server software. Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Microsoft and Linux recommendations and clients requirements.
Develop and maintain system documentation for server/software configuration and customizations. Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Network Engineer to insure system efficiency.
§ Experience with Server Hardware installation/repair
§ Experience with Linux OS troubleshooting/installation.
§ Experience with Networking and Network hardware.
§ Able to pivot to high priority tasks quickly.
§ Solid communication.
§ Experience working in Intel labs is required
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 Level support.
Strong knowledge of - Virtualization Technology including - VMWare ESX(i), Citrix Administration Skills and Netscaler.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with Windows and Linux (UNIX) server administration including Active Directory, Domain Name Services and DHCP.Expertise in administration of IIS (Internet Information Server) and Apache Web Servers including installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrade and Web Application installation.
Knowledge of computer diagnostics and installation, to include hardware/software troubleshooting and networking
Demonstrated experience working with infrastructure related components such as running network cables, installing servers in equipment racks
Familiarity with the operation and configuration of networking protocols, network interface card installation, switches , routers and similar components
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and offer effective solutions under tight deadlines Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Must be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 40 pounds and familiar with the use of Rack Jacks and general data center safety procedures
Follow written and/or Verbal instructions for custom operating system and application installs Maintaining and auditing Iab assets and routine inventory control

At Least five years direct I.T. industry experience
Capable of Iearning and using custom built asset and inventory tracking software (training will be provided)
Minimum education: HS diploma or GED equivalent required for US candidates.
Preferred skills:
Knowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpful
Knowledge of wire and cable management would be a plus
Knowledge of IP-KVM would be a plus