Our client is seeking a versatile and proactive IT Systems & Support Administrator to serve as a key technical resource for their enterprise infrastructure. In this role, you will be the primary guardian of system health, responsible for managing a diverse ecosystem of hardware, software, and cloud-based information systems.
You will balance high-level server optimization and automation with hands-on technical support, ensuring that the organization's technology stack is secure, efficient, and ready for emerging technologies. This is an ideal role for a technical generalist who enjoys "owning" an environment and driving modernization through automation.
location: Pompano Beach, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Infrastructure Management: Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based server environments (Ubuntu preferred) and supporting infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability. Diagnose and resolve server, application, and access issues impacting the software development team.
- Automation & Systems Optimization: Design, develop, and maintain automation using tools such as Ansible, Bash, and/or Python to streamline provisioning, onboarding, patching, and recurring operational tasks, reducing manual intervention.
- Security & Server Hardening: Implement and maintain Linux OS hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure systems meet security best practices and support sensitive, mission-critical workloads.
- Incident Response & Operational Ownership: Respond to and resolve production incidents and emergency scenarios with minimal oversight, including onsite support when required. Take full ownership of issues through resolution.
- Collaboration with Development Teams: Partner closely with software engineers to support development environments, repositories, and server-side dependencies, enabling development teams to focus on core product delivery.
- Infrastructure Projects & Emerging Technology: Support infrastructure initiatives such as new server builds, system upgrades, and participation in internal server deployments, from hardware setup through OS installation and configuration.
- Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Serve as a senior technical resource within a small IT team, providing guidance, documentation, and best practices while proactively identifying system improvements.
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or minimum 5 years' of work experience
- Expert understanding of Linux (Ubuntu) operating systems
- In-depth knowledge of cloud-based enterprise communication platforms, Office365, etc.
- Experience with developing/maintaining automation scripts (Ansible, Python, or Bash) to streamline routine tasks
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of IT networking
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced workflow and prioritize task.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
