Systems Administrator

W2 Contract

Location: Redwood City, CA - Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

As a Systems Administrator, you will support our virtual, cloud, and on-prem server infrastructure, managing cloud platforms, storage, and application infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical background in systems administration, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be highly flexible, ready to step in and provide support where needed and have a proven track record of supporting complex systems and ensuring the reliability and security of critical IT services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support hybrid cloud solutions across on-premises, Azure, and AWS environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimizing performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Administer and maintain server hardware, operating systems, and technology platforms.
• Support VMware virtualization environments, ensuring resilience and consistent uptime for critical services.
• Support backup and recovery operations to safeguard data integrity and support business continuity.
• Install, configure, and manage system software, including operating systems, middleware, and utilities.
• Support application platform operations as needed.
• Provide service desk tier 2-3 support as needed.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
• Respond promptly to system alerts and incidents, diagnosing and resolving issues to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
• Contribute comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with other company functions and internally with the Information Sciences team to solve technical issues and find cross-functional solutions to ongoing challenges and requirements.
• Stay informed on industry developments and emerging tech to propel innovation and improve system capabilities.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working in a systems administrator capacity
• Proven experience in systems administration across hybrid cloud environments, including Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems (Dell and HP hardware)
• Extensive experience in managing and optimizing Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring security, efficiency, and reliability
• Extensive experience with an Active Directory/Entra ID directory services environment
• Experience supporting and managing an Office 365 environment, including Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Teams, and Intune.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, mainly VMware, with experience in configuring high-availability environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, evidenced by a history of enhancing system performance and resolving complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage, with the ability to manage and optimize these systems for peak performance.
• Strong experience with IT management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jamf, Egnyte, and Smartsheets
• Basic networking knowledge, including routing, switching, firewalls, and TCP/UDP
• Knowledge of and experience implementing standard security practices
• Experience working in a life sciences environment is preferred.

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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Desired Skills and Experience
Systems administration, Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Entra ID, Teams, Intune, Azure, AWS, virtualization, VMware, high-availability, SAN, NAS, Jira, Confluence, Jamf, Egnyte, Smartsheets, networking, Windows, Linux, life sciences