Senior Data Center/Systems Administrator

We are looking for Senior Data Center/Systems Administrator for our client in Hillsboro, OR

Job Title: Senior Data Center/Systems Administrator

Job Location: Hillsboro, OR

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

• The Engineer will provide IT Infrastructure support for Client s Developer Software Engineering (DSE) lab computer systems in Oregon.
• The main duties are building, configuration, and maintenance of high-performance computing clusters, cluster test beds in an internal test Iab, with predominantly Linux based clusters and High performance Fabrics like InfiniBand and 100-400Gb Data Center Ethernet.
• The work includes installation and troubleshooting of both production and preproduction servers, GPUs, switches, and software, as well as development of scripts for automation of cluster provisioning and configuration.
• In addition, the maintenance includes support for users of the systems, internal documentation of practices, and general maintenance of the Iab spaces.

Scope:

• Custom OS provisioning including Linux and Windows for client and server platforms, using Client Deploy Commander, FOG and AWX.
• Own infrastructure incident ticket resolution for escalations from first-level support teams and DSE engineers.
• Own infrastructure request resolution from DSE partners and Lab Compute.
• Hardware support for pre-production and production hardware, system assembly, parts replacement, firmware updates, break/fix, and inventory management including storage and tracking in systems of records (Lab ServiceNow and other where required).
• Labs Capacity Management - Provision new systems in DSE Labs to optimize capacity and maintain system life cycle to drive efficiencies.
• Partnership with Network & IT security teams to design and implement lab networks and firewall rules.
• Maintain Client s security compliance for DSE systems.
• Update and maintain IT service management systems (ServiceNow).
• Document and communicate findings to all key stakeholders.
• Work with Infrastructure & Application Owner to create and maintain troubleshooting documentation.
• Work with Lab Compute to improve system usability, quality, and maintainability.
• Engage with DSE & Lab Compute engineers to drive projects.
• Physical system assembly and add/remove components.
• Support Oregon DSE Lab infrastructure computer systems.

Qualification and Skills:

• Must have experience in Enterprise Linux and Windows Server Support Administration with Hardware Experience (Windows 2016/2019/2022, Linux RedHat, SUSE and Ubuntu).
• Must have 2+ years of experience in Storage Support Administration with Hardware Experience (SAN/3PAR / EMC / Netapp NFS/CIFS).
• Must have 2+ years of experience in Client Support Administration with Hardware Experience (WinXP, Win7, Win10, Win11).
• Must have 2+ years of experience in Virtualization (MS Hyper V, VMWare, etc ).
• Experience with enterprise automated OS provisions software (Altiris, BigFix, WDE, FOG, etc ) for Client & Server build platforms.
• Experience working in a Lab and Datacenter Environments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Enterprise/Intermediate OS high performance Linux clustering.
• Advanced TCP/IP management (DNS, DHCP).
• Experience in one plus scripting Languages, preferably Perl, Python and/or shell scripting.
• Network file storage and backup administration.
• Building non-standard Linux kernels, batch system setup, tuning, and administration, LDAP setup and administration, server management using out-of-band tools, server platform performance tools.
• Jenkins CI testing environment.
• Working knowledge of software engineering practices, testing methodologies, etc.
• Knowledge of labs processes and business environments, and the ability to follow business processes in a disciplined manner.
• BS Degree in computer science or related field.
• Analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, strong communication (both verbal and written), people skills, and customer service ethic.
• The candidate needs to be able to work independently, readily adapt to change, and balance multiple priorities in a self-directed manner.
• The ability to integrate well into a dynamic, professional, and high-performing team that provides mutual support and coverage to other team members.