Senior Systems Administrator - Relevante

Salary: $145,000.00

We have partnered with a large non-profit organization in the New York, NY area to provide them with a Senior Systems Administrator. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Must Have Skills for the Senior Systems Administrator:

#1. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory, AD Sites and Services, FSMO Roles, AD Replication, ADFS

#2. 8+ years hands-on experience creating, tuning, and troubleshooting AD Group Policy Objects (GPO)

#3. 8+ years hands-on experience managing internal and external DNS servers, records and zones

#4. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 400 servers)

#5. 8+ years hands-on experience maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure

#6. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows Server and Client operating systems

#7. 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading VMware vSphere, including vCenter, ESXi, vCenter Networking (VMKernel Adapter, ISCSI Initiator, Distributed Switches), and vSphere Clustering, including DRS and HA.

#8. 8+ years hands-on experience managing firewalls, including troubleshooting and adjusting firewall rules

Requirements of the Senior Systems Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus eight years' experience
• 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory, AD Sites and Services, FSMO Roles, AD Replication, ADFS
• 8+ years hands-on experience creating, tuning, and troubleshooting AD Group Policy Objects (GPO)
• 8+ years hands-on experience managing internal and external DNS servers, records and zones
• 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 400 servers)
• 8+ years hands-on experience maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure
• 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows Server and Client operating systems
• 8+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading VMware vSphere, including vCenter, ESXi, vCenter Networking (VMKernel Adapter, ISCSI Initiator, Distributed Switches), and vSphere Clustering, including DRS and HA.
• 8+ years hands-on experience managing firewalls, including troubleshooting and adjusting firewall rules
• 5+ years hands-on experience with PowerShell, including PowerCLI and AD Administration.
• 5+ years hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading a VMware Horizon View cloud desktop environment
• 3+ years hands-on experience maintaining VMware Horizon View cloud desktop environment
• 2+ years hands-on experience administering public cloud environments
• VMware, Microsoft Windows, and Cisco Systems certifications desired

Other Qualifications for the Senior System Administrator:

• Demonstrated ability to take on a lead role coordinating projects
• Expert knowledge of VMware in a large environment with strong knowledge of VMware Clustering, configuration and management
• In-depth understanding of network security and access control
• Strong understanding of network routing and switching protocols
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, including packet-level traffic analysis
• Cisco switches and router (Strong Knowledge Required), Pure storage systems
• Knowledge of administering Palo Alto Firewalls, Arista switches
• Strong security analysis skills and experience with SIEM and Vulnerability Management solutions
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Must be a self-starter with desire to excel and broaden the scope of experience and knowledge in infrastructure design
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Occasional travel to datacenter and other offices, as needed

Other Key Requirements

• 100% onsite, in-office role.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Senior Systems Administrator Senior Systems Administrator:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401 (k) Profit Sharing

About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an Outplacement Services and Direct Hire recruiting firm. We help our clients provide a soft landing for existing employees, consistent with their statement of values. We also help leading companies find the best talent for their mission critical positions. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for in the US. Relevante has been consistently identified as one of the most innovative Outplacement Services and Recruiting firms. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn .