VARITE is looking for a qualified
Systems Administrator - III (REMOTE)
What does the client do?
A U.S. based regional bank and financial services company that provides a wide range of banking products and services, including personal banking, business banking, mortgages, wealth management, and investment services.
What do we do?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Systems Administrator - III (REMOTE)Locations: Remote role Duration: 18 Months Pay Rate: USD 55.58 /hr. - USD 86.22 /hr. on W2
Here’s What You’ll Do Job Description: Responsibilities:- Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware. Responsible for trouble shooting server problems as reported by users. Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products. Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment. Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.
Qualifications:Education:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (sometimes equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
- Relevant certifications are a plus (see below)
Technical Skills- File Transfer Protocols: SFTP, FTP/FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS
- MFT Platforms: Experience with tools like IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway, Sterling Secure Proxy, Sterling Connect Direct
- Scripting: Shell scripting (Bash), PowerShell, Python, or Perl for automation
- Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows Server administration
- Networking: Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, and network security
- Databases: Basic SQL knowledge for querying transfer logs/status
- Security: PGP/GPG encryption, SSH key management, certificate management (SSL/TLS)
- Scheduling Tools: Experience with job schedulers (e.g., Control-M, AutoSys, Cron)
Experience:- 5-7+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or a similar technical role
- Direct experience configuring and maintaining MFT solutions
- Background in troubleshooting failed transfers and diagnosing connectivity issues
- Certifications (Preferred, not always required)
- Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., IBM Sterling, Axway certifications)
- ITIL Foundation (useful for ticketing/change management environments)
- Certifications in relevant OS platforms (Linux, Microsoft)
Soft Skills:- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Attention to detail (critical for data integrity/security)
- Ability to work under pressure during outages or failed transfer incidents
- Clear documentation habits
- Communication skills to liaise with business partners and internal teams
- Compliance Knowledge (Industry-Dependent)
- Additional Responsibilities Often Tied to Qualifications
- On-call availability for after-hours support
- Experience with monitoring/alerting tools (Splunk, Nagios, SolarWinds)
- Change management process experience
- Vendor/partner onboarding for file transfer setups
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
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In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.