Data Center​/Systems Administrator II

Data Center/Systems Administrator II

Location:

Hillsboro, OR (100% onsite)
• Contract Type: W2 through staffing supplier
• Contract Duration:
Up to 18 months
•

Hours:

Mon‑Fri 8am – 5pm
• Pay Rate: $43/hr

• Build, configure, and maintain high‑performance computing clusters in a test lab environment (Linux, Windows).
• Provision custom OS images using Deploy Commander, FOG, and AWX.
• Resolve infrastructure incidents and coordinate escalations with DSE engineers.
• Support pre‑production and production hardware (system assembly, firmware updates, inventory management).
• Provision new systems to optimize lab capacity and maintain system life cycle.
• Partner with Network & IT security teams to design lab networks and firewall rules.
• Maintain security compliance and update IT service management systems (Service Now).
• Document findings and create troubleshooting documentation.
• Improve system usability, quality, and maintainability with Lab Compute.
• Engage with DSE & Lab Compute engineers to drive projects and assemble physical systems.

• 2+ years experience in Enterprise Linux and Windows Server support with hardware (Windows 2016/2019/2022, Linux Red Hat/SUSE/Ubuntu).
• 2+ years experience in Storage Support Administration (SAN/3
  
  PAR/EMC/Netapp NFS/CIFS).
• 2+ years experience in Client Support Administration (WinXP/Win7/Win
  10/Win
  11).
• 2+ years experience in Virtualization (MS Hyper‑V, VMWare, etc).
• Experience with enterprise automated OS provisioning software (Altiris, Big Fix, WDE, FOG).
• Experience in data center and lab environments.
• Minimum AS degree in computer science; BS preferred.

• High‑performance Linux clustering expertise.
• Advanced TCP/IP management (DNS, DHCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, Python, shell).
• Network file storage and backup administration.
• Batched system setup, tuning, and administration; LDAP setup.
• Jenkins CI testing environment.
• Software engineering practices and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of lab processes and the ability to follow business processes.

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; people skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and balance multiple priorities.
• Team player who integrates well into a dynamic, high‑performing environment.

Kelly provides a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, life insurance, disability, retirement savings, paid holidays, and sick leave. Full details available to Kelly Talent Community members.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or protected class. Requests for accommodation can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.