SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 3

System Administrator 3
Newport News, VA - Hybrid
Contract
$46-58/hr
This is a hybrid-remote position. We expect this position to be onsite two to three days per week. The first weeks of training will be onsite.

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.

Basic Qualifications: System Administrator 3

• Bachelors Degree and 6 years of experience. Masters Degree and 4 years of experience. 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree. 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree. A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelors Degree.

Special Requirements: System Administrator 3

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Manage and maintain the VMware HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure, performing routine tasks to ensure optimal performance and high availability.
• Linux Systems Operations: Configure, monitor, and actively troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers and environments. Serve as an escalation point for complex RHEL operational issues.
• Virtualization Support: Administer and maintain virtualization solutions using VMware vSphere and HPE SimpliVity platforms.
• Solaris Administration: Provide administration and support for Solaris operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Top 3 Skill Sets: System Administrator 3

• UNIX/Linux/Solaris expertise in an enterprise environment
• Server virtualization and automation expertise in an enterprise environment
• Security & Patching: Conduct regular patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation across unix/Linux/Solaris environments following established security protocols.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range