System administrator consultant job description
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System administrator consultant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in system administrator consultant job postings.
Sample system administrator consultant requirements
- Expertise in network administration and troubleshooting
- Proficient in operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Unix
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMWare and Hyper-V
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions
Sample required system administrator consultant soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
System administrator consultant job description example 1
Deloitte system administrator consultant job description
Are you looking to make an immediate impact where you can help our clients solve their business challenges? Deloitte's Core Business Operations (CBO) portfolio operates at the center of our client's business. By joining our team, you could help C-suite and program leaders transform their organization and accelerate mission execution through emerging and disruptive technologies, innovative business models, retooled program operations and industry-driven solutions.
Work you'll do
+ Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security of client computer systems and applications across all networks, providing reliable, high availability services and optimizing server infrastructure to achieve high performance and cost efficiencies for virtual and on-virtual systems
+ Maintains configurations, updates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures to support storage operations and administration, and performs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for distributed storage enclaves
+ Responsible for updating and maintaining the Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan, conducting established scheduled DR tests and tracking and reporting DR test results and lessons learned
+ Provides in-depth experience in troubleshooting systems
+ Supports the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
+ Performs failover tests and provides feedback to client Information Assurance Branch and updates documentation as needed
+ Respond to employee concerns, draft documents and help employees use computer systems and coordinate with client leadership to assess new technologies that could enhance the client's computer systems
+ Perform project tasks independently and may lead workstreams, directing the efforts of others
+ Provides coaching to junior staff
+ Participate in and or lead the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client and contract
+ Review deliverables for accuracy and quality
+ Use your prior experience to anticipate client needs and formulate solutions to client issues
+ Contributes to proposal development
The team
Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Qualifications
Required:
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
+ Ability to travel 15-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
+ Minimum 5 years of relevant consulting or industry experience
+ System Administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
+ Experience with Unix (RedHat) or Windows Server Operations
+ Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
+ Experience with scripting and automation tools
Preferred:
+ Prior experience in Defense environment or Intelligence Community
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Understanding of Enterprise IT
+ Infrastructure (Virtual and Physical)
+ Network Engineering
+ System Administration
+ Automation and Cloud Management
+ End User Technical Support
+ Applications Admin
+ Process Management & Improvement
+ Operations Management
+ FISMA Security Compliance
+ Monitoring Skills
+ Data Center Management
+ Administrator platforms (Vmware, vSphere, Amazon, OpenStack, etc.)
+ Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Windows systems environments
+ Splunk Core Certified User
+ ITIL, PMP, Security+, Network+, CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, MCSA, CMDBA, CISS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Work you'll do
+ Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security of client computer systems and applications across all networks, providing reliable, high availability services and optimizing server infrastructure to achieve high performance and cost efficiencies for virtual and on-virtual systems
+ Maintains configurations, updates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures to support storage operations and administration, and performs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for distributed storage enclaves
+ Responsible for updating and maintaining the Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan, conducting established scheduled DR tests and tracking and reporting DR test results and lessons learned
+ Provides in-depth experience in troubleshooting systems
+ Supports the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
+ Performs failover tests and provides feedback to client Information Assurance Branch and updates documentation as needed
+ Respond to employee concerns, draft documents and help employees use computer systems and coordinate with client leadership to assess new technologies that could enhance the client's computer systems
+ Perform project tasks independently and may lead workstreams, directing the efforts of others
+ Provides coaching to junior staff
+ Participate in and or lead the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client and contract
+ Review deliverables for accuracy and quality
+ Use your prior experience to anticipate client needs and formulate solutions to client issues
+ Contributes to proposal development
The team
Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Qualifications
Required:
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
+ Ability to travel 15-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
+ Minimum 5 years of relevant consulting or industry experience
+ System Administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
+ Experience with Unix (RedHat) or Windows Server Operations
+ Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
+ Experience with scripting and automation tools
Preferred:
+ Prior experience in Defense environment or Intelligence Community
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Understanding of Enterprise IT
+ Infrastructure (Virtual and Physical)
+ Network Engineering
+ System Administration
+ Automation and Cloud Management
+ End User Technical Support
+ Applications Admin
+ Process Management & Improvement
+ Operations Management
+ FISMA Security Compliance
+ Monitoring Skills
+ Data Center Management
+ Administrator platforms (Vmware, vSphere, Amazon, OpenStack, etc.)
+ Linux (RHEL, CentOS) and Windows systems environments
+ Splunk Core Certified User
+ ITIL, PMP, Security+, Network+, CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, MCSA, CMDBA, CISS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024