System Administrator, Contract

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specialising in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

Overview of Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to join our Managed Services team. This role is critical in maintaining the security, stability, and automation of a complex hybrid environment. You will be the primary guardian of our customer's infrastructure, ensuring all Windows and Linux assets are patched, secure, and deployed using modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.

Responsibilities

1. Patch & Vulnerability Management

• Cross-Platform Administration: Manage the end-to-end patching lifecycle for both Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/CentOS) and Windows Server environments.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Analyze scan results from tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7), prioritize risks based on criticality, and execute remediation plans.
• Compliance Reporting: Maintain detailed records of patching cycles and vulnerability status to meet strict Managed Services SLAs and audit requirements.

2. GCP Infrastructure Administration

• Cloud Operations: Provision, configure, and maintain resources within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Compute Engine, VPCs, IAM, and Cloud Storage.
• Cost & Performance Optimization: Monitor cloud health and implement scaling policies to ensure cost-efficiency and high availability.

3. Automation & Image Management

• Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Ansible to automate repetitive tasks, configuration management, and complex application deployments.
• Immutable Infrastructure: Develop and maintain automated machine image builds (Golden Images) using Packer for multi-cloud and on-premise consistency.

Technical Qualifications

Category

Requirements

Operating Systems

Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2016-2022) and Linux Distros.

Cloud Platform

Proficiency in GCP (Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Architect preferred) (Any other Public Cloud is OK - AWS ; Azure)

Tooling

Hands-on experience with Ansible (playbooks/roles) and Packer.

Patching Tools

Experience with WSUS, SCCM, Azure Update Manager, or Linux-native tools (YUM/APT/Satellite).

Security

Strong understanding of CVEs, SSL/TLS, and hardening benchmarks (CIS/STIG).

Soft Skills & Managed Services Context

• SLA Driven: Ability to work under pressure to meet "Time-to-Patch" deadlines.
• Customer Centric: Excellent communication skills for explaining technical risks and maintenance windows to stakeholders.
• Detail Oriented: Meticulous documentation habits for change management and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.