System Administrator, Contract
Description:
- Manage the end-to-end patching lifecycle for Linux and Windows Server environments.
- Analyze vulnerability scan results, prioritize risks, and execute remediation plans.
- Maintain patching and vulnerability records to satisfy Managed Services SLAs and audit requirements.
- Provision, configure, and maintain Google Cloud Platform resources including Compute Engine, VPCs, IAM, and Cloud Storage.
- Monitor cloud health and implement scaling policies to improve cost-efficiency and availability.
- Automate repetitive tasks, configuration management, and application deployments using Ansible.
- Develop and maintain automated machine image builds using Packer for consistent deployments across environments.
- Work with stakeholders to communicate technical risks and maintenance windows.
- Create and maintain documentation for change management and standard operating procedures.
Requirements:
- Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server 2016-2022 and Linux distributions.
- Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform; Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Architect certification preferred.
- Experience with other public clouds such as AWS or Azure is acceptable.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible, including playbooks and roles.
- Hands-on experience with Packer.
- Experience with patching tools such as WSUS, SCCM, Azure Update Manager, or Linux-native tools like YUM, APT, or Satellite.
- Strong understanding of CVEs, SSL/TLS, and hardening benchmarks such as CIS or STIG.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet time-to-patch deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills for working with stakeholders.
- Meticulous documentation habits for change management and SOPs.
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