BCforward
Systems Administrator - II
BCforward, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97104
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator - II for an opportunity Hillsboro OR
Position Title:
Systems Administrator - II
Location:
Hillsboro OR
Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6+ months
Job Type:
FULL TIME 40 hours a week, CONTRACT, ONSITEPay Range: [$ 38/hr] - [$41/hr]
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description:
The staff augmentation engineer will provide IT Infrastructure support for 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 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 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/Skills required, not limited to the following:
* Must have 5+ years of 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 or more 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. Plus 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure Administration
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230882 when responding to this ad.
Position Title:
Systems Administrator - II
Location:
Hillsboro OR
Anticipated Start Date:
ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6+ months
Job Type:
FULL TIME 40 hours a week, CONTRACT, ONSITEPay Range: [$ 38/hr] - [$41/hr]
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description:
The staff augmentation engineer will provide IT Infrastructure support for 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 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 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/Skills required, not limited to the following:
* Must have 5+ years of 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 or more 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. Plus 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure Administration
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.
This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230882 when responding to this ad.