Data Center/Systems Administrator

Procom is one of North America’s leading staffing and contract workforce services providers. A privately held company, Procom has been deeply committed to continuous growth and improvement for both ourselves and our clients.

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Data Center/Systems Administrator for a contract opportunity in Rio Rancho, NM.

• Key responsibilities include performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades and providing - Various levels of support.
• Develops and maintain system documentation for Lab/Data Center configuration and customizations.
• Lead Technical efforts for software upgrade, patch updates, data migration, for server software. Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Linux recommendations and client requirements.
• Develop and maintain system documentation for server/software configuration and customizations.
• Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers and Network Engineer to insure system efficiency.

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with Linux server administration.
• Expertise in administration of HPC cluster, Lustre, OpenStack cloud, NFV, Big Data hardware and software
• Knowledge of computer diagnostics and installation, to include hardware/software troubleshooting and networking
• Demonstrated experience working with infrastructure related components such as running network cables, installing servers in equipment racks
• Familiarity with the operation and configuration of networking protocols, network interface card installation, switches , routers and similar components
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and offer effective solutions under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Must be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 35 pounds and familiar with the use of Rack Jacks and general data center safety procedures
• Follow written and/or - Verbal instructions for custom operating system and application installs
• Maintaining and auditing lab assets and routine inventory control

Data Center/Systems Administrator Nice to Have Skills

• Knowledge of data center power system i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpful
• Knowledge of wire and cable management would be a plus
• Knowledge of IP-KVM would be a plus
• At least five years direct I.T. industry experience