System Administrator 3 - Windows Server

Job Title: System Administrator 3 - Windows Server
Job Number: 12046
Location: Portland, OR
Remote: 0 days onsite - Designation must reside in WA, OR, ID or MT
On Call: Yes, Backup Support, Participate in a regular rotation providing “On-Call” support for Critical Business Systems which may require on-site presence
Overtime: 5%
Travel: Up to 5% - May require travel from remote duty location to HQ or Vancouver
Length: Up to 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
 
Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview 

SUMMARY
 
This contract System Administrator 3 assignment works within the System Administration organization as part of the Platform Services subgroup within the IT Enterprise Technology Operations Services group in the Information Technology business line.   This System Administrator serves as a key person for Critical Business Systems (CBS) support verifying that all hardware, software and infrastructure required for the development, testing and production implementation of a CBS is acquired, provisioned, deployed and used in the manner and within the timeframe required by the CBS and BP
 
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

• With corporate Management oversight and approval:
  • Provide technical support for Platform Services and systems, and services provisioned within the CBS Virtual Datacenter and CBS Active Directory Domains.
  • Perform the installation, testing, maintenance, and upgrading of services and software supporting the Platform Services within the CBS Virtual Datacenter and CBS Active Directory Domains.
  • Perform incident, problem management and audit support associated with the Platform Services within the CBS Virtual Datacenter and CBS Active Directory Domains. This includes monitoring performance/availability, evaluating incidents/problems, and providing corrective actions to Enterprise Windows Server technology to resolve any issues
  • Install and decommission the necessary Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server hardware/software and configure the hardware/software to ensure the security, interoperability and interconnectivity to and from each component.
  • Provide technical support pertaining to providing the Enterprise Windows Hosting service. This includes providing technical guidance, training, consultation and additional support to other Enterprise Windows Server support staff, other PaaS technology support staff, and PaaS customers on subjects such as Enterprise Windows Server architecture and capabilities, platform alternatives, configuration alternatives, standards and procedures and performance management.
  • Participate in a regular rotation providing “On-Call” support for Critical Business Systems 

Education & Corresponding Experience 

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

• With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.
• With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree not in applicable fields or without a degree, 10 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration 

Required Skills & Experience  

• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of automated data systems
• Knowledge of the Windows server operating system and basic network architecture.
• Knowledge of and experience with the following:      

• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
• Microsoft IIS
• Shavlik Protect
• Tripwire Enterprise
• Symantec Endpoint Protection Microsoft Windows 2008R2/2012 Active Directory support
• Virtual Server technology using Hypervisor and Microsoft Virtual Server, or VMWare. 
• Microsoft Windows Clustering technology

• Working knowledge of software development life cycle processes including QA.
• Knowledge of software build and deployment methods and practices.
• Knowledge of principles governing network and firewalls deployments 

Additional Requirements: 

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required

 
Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
 
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
 
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.