System Administrator 3

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a System Administrator and work within the Operational Infrastructure subgroup within Transmission Technology group in the IT business line. The subgroup provides hardware maintenance lifecycle support for the Control Center systems. The subgroup also provides General Support System infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, emergency response, client support, system energization/acceptance testing, and performance analysis and trending.

This is a 2 years plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is full time onsite 5 days weekly in Vancouver, Washington.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess The Minimum Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a directly-related technical discipline is preferred.

With an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.

Without an applicable degree, 10 years of experience is required.

Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.

Experience includes a minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

2 Years' Experience With The Following

Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support and maintain a virtualized and converged compute environment.

Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows infrastructure using active directory, group policy, Powershell, and other Windows utilities.

Administration of virtualization technologies including VMWare and Hyper-V.

Windows operating systems packaging, installation, and troubleshooting.

Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

Preferred Skills

Experience setting up and administering an enterprise cyber vulnerability scanning and assessment infrastructure.

Experience administering computer systems in a 24/7 high availability operational environment.

Administration and maintenance of network systems infrastructure management tools or systems including anti-virus, patch deployment, log management, software deployment and backup and recovery functions.

Experience administrating and performing and analyzing scans using Nessus.

Experience in researching vulnerabilities and deploying security patches in a large IT infrastructure environment.

Experience with administering both network and host based firewalls.

Experience troubleshooting LAN connectivity problems.

Experience using specific technologies such as Splunk, Remote Desktop Services, IIS, Wireshark, App-V, Tripwire, Trend Micro, LANDesk, Sysinternals Tools, Puppet Enterprises, Checkpoint Firewall, Veeam backup, HP and Cisco server hardware, KVM hardware, PowerShell.

AZAD Technology Partners is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Technology Consulting and Engineering Solutions to Fortune 500 and innovative high-tech firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and our passion about technology is key to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most innovative projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD Technology Partners values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.

Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD Technology Partners is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD Technology Partners takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD Technology Partners is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.