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Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada. With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company. Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include: Application Development Project Management Quality Assurance Business/Systems Analysis Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence Infrastructure & Network Services Risk Management & Compliance Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Security & Privacy Specialties: Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation) Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation) ICAP (Contractor Payroll) Flextrack (Vendor Management System) Job Description Data Center/Systems Administrator On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Data Center/Systems Administrator for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, Oregon. Key responsibilities include performing general server administration tasks, monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability, operational workflow development, and managing enhancements/upgrades while providing various levels of support. Develop and maintain system documentation for Lab/Data Center configuration and customizations. Design, develop, and maintain custom templates and reports for performance and proof of concept testing. Provide application and server level support for server environments and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the asset management system. Lead technical efforts for software upgrades, patch updates, and data migration for server software. Apply configuration and tuning standards in accordance with Microsoft and Linux recommendations and client requirements. Conduct system performance analysis and performance improvements in collaboration with Architects, Engineers, and Network Engineers to ensure system efficiency. Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support. Strong knowledge of virtualization technology including VMware ESX(i), Citrix Administration Skills, and Netscaler. Data Center/Systems Administrator Mandatory Skills 3-5 years experience with Windows and Linux (UNIX) server administration including Active Directory, Domain Name Services, and DHCP. Expertise in administration of IIS (Internet Information Server) and Apache Web Servers including installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrade, and Web Application installation. 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 and 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. Ability to work after-hours support on a rotating schedule. Must be capable of lifting 1U and 2U rack mounted servers up to 40 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. Capable of learning and using custom-built asset and inventory tracking software (training will be provided). Knowledge of data center power systems i.e. PDU, 120/240v would be helpful. Knowledge of wire and cable management and IP-KVM. Data Center/Systems Administrator Start Date ASAP 4+ months Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. #J-18808-Ljbffr Procom Consultants Group

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