System Administrator (Windows/Linux) - Contract

System Administrator (Windows/Linux) - Contract

Category:

IT - Network and Systems Infrastructure

Employement Type:

Contractor

Industry:

Salary:

$80.00 - $90.00 Hourly

Date Published:

16-Jan-2025
Job Title: System Administrator (Windows/Linux) - Contract
Company: Hollingsgate Recruitment (Representing a Major Bank)
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 5-7 Months (with possibility of extension)
Hourly Rate: < $90/hr
Start Date: [TBD]
About the Role
Hollingsgate Recruitment is seeking highly skilled System Administrators (one Windows specialist and one Linux specialist) with a deep understanding of technology and automation to join a project with a major bank. This contract role involves a comprehensive cleanup of Identity Access Management (IAM) as part of a Mandatory Remediation Action (MRA) to enhance cybersecurity measures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Automate processes for reviewing and updating ACLs, user permissions, and root system accounts across platforms.
  • Develop and implement automated password rotation systems using CyberArk.
  • Create and execute scripts for Active Directory audits and comprehensive scan-based audits.
  • Design and automate management strategies for privileged accounts and service accounts across 40 applications.
Technical Environment
  • Work Setting: Fully remote, involving both physical and virtual servers (VMs).
  • Tools and Systems: CyberArk for account management, Qualys for potential security reporting (availability not guaranteed across all systems), and ServiceNow for processing entries into CyberArk.
Requirements
General Requirements:
  • Strong proficiency in Windows or Linux (depending on the role).
  • Extensive experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Deep understanding of CyberArk for account management.
  • Proven experience in automating Active Directory audits.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of IAM policies and remediation practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently create and implement automated solutions in a remote setting.
Specific Requirements for Linux Candidates:
Minimum requirements include at least one of the following:
  • Python scripting
  • Puppet or Ansible OS management
  • Experience managing or implementing CyberArk or another PAM tool
  • Managed or implemented AWS Control Tower / CloudFormation (CfCT)
Specific Requirements for Windows Candidates:
Minimum requirements include at least two of the following:
  • Python or PowerShell
  • Managed or implemented Windows deployment with AutoPilot, SCCM, Ansible, or Puppet
  • Managed AWS Workspaces or AWS IAM
  • Managed Active Directory integration with Entra ID
  • Experience managing or implementing CyberArk or another PAM tool
Compensation
  • Hourly Rate: Up to $90 per hour
  • Payroll: Managed payroll with timely and accurate processing

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