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