Systems Administrator at The Accuro Group

Business Title: 56643-1 | Systems Administrator
Location: San Jose, CA 95134
Job Type: Contract (12 M+)

Job Responsibilities:

• Racking and Stacking Equipment: Physically install and organize network and server equipment in the lab environment
• Cabling and Cable Management: Manage and install twisted pair Ethernet cables (e.g, CAT6), fiber optic cables, and SFPs, ensuring neat and efficient cable management
• Server BIOS Configuration: Configure server BIOS settings, including boot order and other necessary parameters
• Operating System Installation: Install and configure operating systems such as Linux and VMware ESXi on lab servers
• Network Configuration: Understand and apply basic network concepts including IP address management, subnetting, DHCP, and default gateways
• Network Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Utilize CLI and console access for network diagnostics; use tools such as ping, traceroute, packet capture, and Wireshark to troubleshoot network issues
• Basic Server Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnose and replace faulty hardware components such as disk drives, memory modules, and power supplies

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Proficiency in racking and stacking, cabling, server BIOS configuration, OS installation, and basic server hardware troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of basic network concepts such as IP address management, subnetting, DHCP, and default gateways
• Comfort with CLI and console access; familiarity with tools such as ping, traceroute, packet capture, and Wireshark
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or similar are a plus
• Previous experience working in a data center or server room and/or similar role