NC DHHS System Administrator II //Local to NC

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

DHHS-ITD is looking to hire a systems administrator II, who will be responsible for supporting a highly available

hybrid infrastructure spanning both onpremises Windows and Linux servers and

cloud-based environments.

Complete Description

The Systems Administrator II will be responsible for supporting a

highly available hybrid infrastructure spanning both onpremises Windows and

Linux servers and cloud-based environments. This role focuses on ensuring

seamless connectivity between cloud and onprem systems, supporting database

migration initiatives, and maintaining secure, reliable, and performant

enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in load

balancing, firewalls, and foundational networking, along with a growing skillset

in cloud operations and infrastructure modernization.





Key Responsibilities:





- Support

and maintain cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid

architectures), including Windows and Linux VMs, storage services,

identity platforms, and cross-environment connectivity.

- Assist

in designing, establishing, and optimizing secure connectivity between

cloud environments and onpremise data centers, including VPNs, direct

connect solutions, routing, and identity federation.

- Participate

in database replication\\migration activities, including planning,

coordinating, and executing replications\\migrations between onprem

databases and cloud-managed database services

- Perform

system administration tasks for enterprise applications including

patching, automated deployments, configuration updates, performance

tuning, log analysis, backups, and capacity planning as well as

coordination with vendors as needed.

- Administer

and troubleshoot F5 BigIP traffic managers, including VIP configuration,

pool management, SSL profiles, and health monitoring.

- Assist

in managing Palo Alto firewalls, including security policies, NAT rules,

and general operational support.

- Collaborate

with the network team to diagnose and resolve Layer 2/3 networking issues

such as routing, switching, VLANs, and load balancing interactions.

- Develop

and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and standard operating

procedures.

- Support

incident response activities by investigating system issues and

implementing corrective actions.

- Perform

vulnerability management activities, including scanning systems, reviewing

findings, prioritizing risks, and implementing remediation actions to

maintain a secure infrastructure.

- Work

closely with cross-functional teams to support new system deployments,

infrastructure upgrades, and automation initiatives.





Required Qualifications:





- 5+

years of hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server

environments.

- Experience

with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.

- Strong

understanding of high-availability architectures and system redundancy.

- Proficiency

with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and

troubleshooting.

- Experience

with virtualization technologies such as VMware or HyperV.

- Knowledge

of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid

environments), including connectivity between onpremises and cloud

resources.

- Solid

understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching

fundamentals.

- Familiarity

with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security

Onion, WhatsUp Gold).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls.

Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects.

Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools.

Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+.



Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.

Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments.	Required	5.0	Years
Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.	Required	5.0	Years
Experience with hybrid infrastructure, cloud services, or cloud migration activities.	Required	5.0	Years
Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and troubleshooting.	Required	5.0	Years
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper V.	Required	5.0	Years
Knowledge of cloud-integrated infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments), including connectivity between on premises and cloud resou	Required	5.0	Years
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching fundamentals.	Required	5.0	Years
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting platforms (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Security Onion, WhatsUp Gold).	Required	5.0	Years
Experience administering F5 BigIP load balancers and Palo Alto firewalls.	Highly desired	5.0	Years
Hands-on experience with cloud networking or database migration projects.	Highly desired	5.0	Years
Familiarity with automation or configuration management tools.	Highly desired	5.0	Years
Relevant certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, RHCSA/RHCE, PCNSE, F5 CA/CE, or Network+.	Highly desired	5.0	Years
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.	Required
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.	Required
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.	Required
Strong documentation and organizational skills.	Required