System Administrator, Contract

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Contract
Senior
DevOps and Infrastructure
66degrees

66degrees

66degrees: Google Cloud Premier Partner shaping the Future of Work with AI and data solutions.

IT Services
251-1K

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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