TEMPORARY Systems Administrator III

Job Description   Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES. The most important thing we build is TRUST Overview CAES is where your work matters to a cause larger than yourself Join Us CAES is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Systems Administrator for a remote , contract opportunity. We are comprised of talented makers, thinkers and doers who like to solve complex problems. Our employees are mission driven and proud of the world-class products they design and manufacture for the most important needs of our time. As a people focused organization, we empower our employees to drive excellence in all that they do. These innovators design, engineer, manufacture and deliver technology solutions. Continuous improvement is expected and encouraged. All ideas are welcome because we understand diversity of thought is how we succeed. Ability to travel as needed up to 5% of the time. Responsibilities Administration and support of Dell and VMware infrastructure Dell VxRail, MX, Unity SANs, ECS Dell IDPA, Avamar, Data Domain, Cyber Recovery Vault backup environment VMware vSphere, ESXi, SRM, vSAN Day to Day ticket management, support, troubleshooting and service requests Ability to manage and work alongside professional service vendors to deliver desired solutions Ability to work with OEM vendors and partners for day to day support and troubleshooting, license agreements and general support Software/hardware upgrades for Dell, VMware and Microsoft products The candidate should have a firm grasp of the various different methods used in software installs, upgrades & patching. The candidate should have a proficient knowledge of PowerShell scripting Proactive monitoring of backup and replication jobs Qualifications Minimum: 5+ years of Dell hardware administration and support experience 5+ years of VMware administration and support experience  5+ years Windows PowerShell Experience with securing systems by following CIS Benchmarks, best practices, and government/compliance requirements (such as NIST 800-53 or 800-171, CMMC, FEDRAMP) This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license) Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship Preferred:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience and education plus relevant certifications  2-5+ years of Active Directory, PKI and Windows Server environment administration up to Server 2022 Experience with Network administration and support P2V and V2V migration experience Experience in an ITIL/ITSM process driven environment Ability to work in a team environment The ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues to share knowledge and insight Salary Range : $44.95hr to $55.53hr. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.    EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY BENEFITS We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond. Other benefits include: Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs. Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule Tailored Management/Leadership Training Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming ABOUT CAES CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email