Systems Admin (Infrastructure & Operations Specialist III) – Westlake Village, CA Direct Hire/ Full Time Employee

NOTE: Please help us by completing the Application & Job-Related questions below. We get hundreds of applicants. For fastest response, please send the answers & resume to Di@DKKDstaffing.com

Background/ Drug/ Vaccine Check Disclaimer: (each company is different)

• If selected, there might be a background check that includes a drug screen (usually 4-panel-excluding marijuana) and sometimes credit checks for financial clients.
• Most companies might also have a vaccine mandate, so once hired, we (or the client) will ask for proof of vaccination if required. If you are not vaccinated, we/they might ask you to work with them on a religious or medical exemption if necessary.

NOT open to Corp to Corp

Those authorized to work in US encouraged to apply.

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

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, EAD, 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%.

ACTION: Please complete the Application & Job-related questions below. For fastest response, please send the answers to Di@DKKDstaffing.com

APPLICATION QUESTIONS Please answer all questions

• Name:
• Best Contact Info:
• Your Linked In:
• Where do you live and your desired geographical location:
• Why looking for a new job:
• Availability for interviews and a new job:
• Are you open to relocation if required:
• Available to work 100% onsite or hybrid:
• Do you have an active Passport if needed:
• Are you open to travel as needed:
• Are you authorized to work in US (Please indicate US, Green Card or Other):
• Do you require sponsorship at any time or will you in the future?
• Salary Expectations: (We need a range) $
• Sizes of staff overseen and their titles: (include # of direct reports)
• Budgetary Responsibility: $
• Education/Certs/Degrees: (please indicate which certs are active)
• Who Referred You/ How Did You Hear About Job/ DKKD Staffing:

JOB-RELATED SCREENING QUESTIONS/ JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provide # of years of experience (per bullet/colon) and last year used. Elaborate if needed. If no experience,  indicate NA or none. 

• 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:
• Demonstrated ability to follow operational policies, standards and standard operating procedures:
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project:
• Proven success as a team player:
• 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:

Connect with us on Linked In: www.LinkedIn.com/in/DianeKrehbiel 

ALL DKKD JOBS: https://dkkdstaffing.com/job/dkkd-staffing-top-jobs-consolidated/

We get 100’s of applicants applying to us. Please see the instructions above on how to apply to help us.

IND123