System Administrator (Must Be local Candidates)

Our client seeks an System Administrator for a 12 Months Project in Los Angeles, CA . Below is the detailed requirement

Job Title: System Administrator

Work location : Los Angeles, CA

Duration: 12 Months

This is infrastructure hardware support role people having experience in EMC Dell/ VMware etc. mentioned below. Not a development role

Nature and Scope of Job:The Senior Systems Administrator for MES is the technical expert responsible for managing the entire IT infrastructure stack that supports 24/7 manufacturing operations—from the physical hardware (Cisco UCS) and virtualization layer (VMware) to core network services (AD) and application delivery (Citrix). A critical component of this role is the design, implementation, and management of backup and disaster recovery solutions to guarantee data integrity and minimize downtime in a highly regulated environment

Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Information technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline or equivalent experience with 12+ Minimum Experience Experience: 5+ years of experience in systems administration within a production/manufacturing environment. Prior experience supporting an MES (e.g., Siemens, Emerson) is highly desirable.Backup Solutions: Expert knowledge of enterprise backup software (e.g., Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell EMC Avamar) and related storage targets (SAN, NAS, Cloud, e.g., Tintri, HP Storage).VMware & Hardware: Deep knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and Cisco UCS hardware manage
• ment.Microsoft: Expert knowledge of Windows Server OS, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and
• DHCP.Citrix: Proficiency with Citrix Virtual Apps/Desktops and application virtualization technologies.Network Fundamentals: Working knowledge of Cisco switches (Layer 2/3 configurations, VLAN management), Wireless Access Points, and basic Voice Gateway troubleshooting.

Primary Responsibilities:

Backup & Disaster Recovery Management:

• Design, implement, monitor, and manage enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Dell EMC Avamar) for all virtualized and physical servers supporting the MES envir
• onment.Develop, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) plans and procedures to ensure data recoverability and business continuity objectives (RPO/RTO) are met for all critical MES data and systems.Ensure data integrity and compliance with GxP regulations regarding data archival, retention policies, and audittrails.

Infrastructure Management (VMware & Cisco UCS):

Design, implement, and maintain highly available VMware vSphere infrastructure and Cisco UCS hardware to ensure optimal performance and scalability for MES applications.

Core Services Administration (Windows Server & AD):

Administer Windows Server OS, Active Directory (AD-DS), GPOs, DNS, and DHCP services, ensuring secure and compliant operations within the manufacturing domain.

Application Delivery

(Citrix):Manage the Citrix environment (Virtual Apps/Desktops) for secure and efficient delivery of the MES application to plant floor workstations and remote users.

MES Support:

Provide expert-level troubleshooting (Tier 3/4) for infrastructure issues impacting the MES platform, collaborating with application owners and vendors.

Compliance and Documentation:

Ensure all system changes and operations comply with regulatory standards

(FDA, GxP).Maintain detailed technical documentation, including backup configurations, D/R plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs