Azure System Administrator (Wethersfield)

Hybrid 2 Days Onsite in Wethersfield, CT

12 Month Contract with Extensions

$45-$50/hr

Desired Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience as a System Engineer, Server Lead, or related role

Strong experience with Azure specifically setting up virtual machines and supporting new servers within Azure

Experience with deployment and imaging of machines using Free Open Ghost (FOG) or related tool

Working knowledge of networking technologies including TCP/IP and DNS/DHCP

Working knowledge of routing and switching

Experience with wireless networks such as VPN, firewalls, and load balancers

Experience with virtualization support such as VMware, ESXi, Linux, and Windows

Day to Day

An employer is seeking a System Administrator/Server Lead to join their team on a hybrid schedule in Wethersfield, CT. This is open because the client is in need of a System Administrator/Server Lead to support a state agency. This resource will be responsible for managing servers in Azure, and should have strong system administration experience with application maintenance and monitoring within a cloud environment. They will be responsible for standing up Azure virtual machines and servers and corresponding support. They will be responsible for troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues, and interface with customers and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve problems. They will be responsible for providing network support and overall support for computer equipment across the site. For desktop services, this person will be responsible for imagine and deployments, and will need to diagnose and resolve server and software issues. They will handle reconfigurations, new installations, and maintain network components. For network services, this resource will provide second and third level support for network connectivity and assist with diagnoses and resolution for any network problems. They will help configure network components, assist in executing on disaster recovery plans, and provide user support and spot training to users.