Systems Admin (Infrastructure & Operations Specialist III)

21 May 2024

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TITLE: Systems Admin (Infrastructure & Operations Specialist III)

LOCATION: Westlake Village, CA

DURATION: Direct Hire

NOT open to Corp to Corp

Those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

DKKD Staffing does not sponsor and cannot support H1, TN, etc. No outside agencies please.

Primary Accountabilities:
  • Support the Infrastructure function and team which is responsible for IT Infrastructure architecture and administration of Windows Server infrastructure, Sever Hardware/Software, Virtualization, Active Directory, File Servers, Print Servers, application servers and data center/computer room operations including HVAC, UPS, Fire Suppression and design across Dole Packaged Foods’ many office, warehousing and manufacturing locations.
  • Work with 3rd party vendors related to the above along with collaborating with specialized infrastructure and networking related service providers.
  • Comply with IT Infrastructure processes, Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), monitoring and performance reporting.
  • Partner with the Digital Technologies Compliance office to ensure that IT Security is operating in a compliant posture and drives continuous process improvement. Develop any necessary IT Security documented processes relating to Infrastructure and Operations.
  • Respond to Digital Technologies security incidents including intrusions and manage the response and communications around any such incidents.
  • Utilize technology “tools” including: SIEM, Workstation encryption, Ransomware protection, Cyber Hygiene, SCCM/Ivanti, AV/Malware protection.
  • Administer system backups and ensure that the business is protected from an interruption in processing that could disrupt business operations.
  • Coordinate with the Digital Technologies Senior Architect for all Server, Network and Desktop hardware refreshes insuring a sustainable cycle of deployment.
  • Manage lifecycle refresh of Infrastructure operating systems (e.g. Windows Server, Cisco IOS)
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.

Travel Requirements:
  • Domestic and international travel as required, up to 20%.

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  • Minimum 3-4 years in IT Infrastructure and Operations roles and/or experience:
  • Experience with IT Service Management practices, tools, processes, procedures, and standards:
  • Excellent knowledge in most aspects of infrastructure, security, operations, data centers, data protection, storage, hyperconverged systems and any other public cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google):
  • Good working knowledge of ITIL Process Frameworks. COBIT 5 and/or ITIL Certifications a plus:
  • Experience with policies and procedures development and implementation, as well as IT Internal Control development, implementation, monitoring and compliance enforcement:
  • Experience with interfacing, managing, or partnering with manufacturing sites, their specialized platforms (e.g. MES, Rockwell Automation, PI Data Historian), and/or manufacturing IT and IoT architecture highly desirable:
  • Ability to develop documented processes as needed for infrastructure, security, operations, data centers, data protection, storage, hyperconverged systems, and cloud services (e.g. AWS, Azure):
  • Passionate about a purpose driven career:
  • Experience in building out Main Data Frame and Intermediate Data Frame computing centers. Familiarity with optimal construction including fault tolerant designs optimized to eliminate or mitigate points of failure:
  • Strong communication skills as well as being able to translate business needs into clear and concise requirements:
  • Experience with ServiceNow, SCCM, SCOM, SIEM, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, AlienVault, firewall management, process automation, Identity and Access Management, Remote Desktop Deployment Services, and system patching:
  • Familiarity with End Point Detection/Response (EDR) platform deployments and support across all enterprise hardware:
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  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project:
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  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent:
  • If no degree, must have 5+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure and operations roles:
  • Microsoft Certifications: MCSA, MCSE, MCP, MCTA, MCTS, MCITP, MOUSE a plus:
  • Cisco Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP nice to have:

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  • ID: #41296507
  • State: California Westlakevillage 91359 Westlakevillage USA
  • City: Westlakevillage
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-05-21
  • Deadline: 2022-07-19
  • Category: Security