Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified "Great Place to Work". We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more!

We're glad to continue a relationship with you and happy to assist in the next steps of your career once more!

This contract opportunity is with Edward Jones.

About the Role

As a Senior IT Systems Administrator, you will maintain, upgrade, and manage software, hardware, and networks to ensure the technological infrastructure operates efficiently and securely.

What You'll Do

• Install and configure software and hardware.
• Manage network servers and technology tools.
• Set up accounts and workstations.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups, and firewalls.
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies.
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies.
• Lead cloud engineering initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy, manage, and monitor cloud-based applications and services in Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud.
• Design, configure, and maintain virtual machines, storage accounts, and other cloud resources.
• Drive automation of cloud operations using tools like Terraform Enterprise, GitHub, and Azure Policy.
• Implement and enforce cloud security practices to safeguard data and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure and Oracle Cloud features and industry trends to recommend improvements and optimizations.

What You'll Bring

• Experience with some level of systems administration.
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), and patch management.
• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.
• Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl, or other languages.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, preferably in Azure and/or Oracle Cloud.
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, or similar).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical initiatives.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect) are a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Platform Engineering experience, including managing Azure and Oracle Cloud infrastructure.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations.
• Proficiency in enhancing cloud security posture by implementing best practices and monitoring tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for cloud processes, configurations, and procedures.

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $92.96/hour - $92.96/hour.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K