We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Stockton, California. This is a Contract position with an initial duration of 3-5 months, offering an excellent opportunity for ongoing employment. In this role, you will work on-site, collaborating closely with the Enterprise Applications Manager and occasionally supporting the Associate Dean of the Computer Science department. You will play a vital role in providing IT support for academic lab environments and assisting faculty and staff members.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver exceptional customer support to faculty, staff, and students, preferably with experience in academic settings.<br>• Administer and maintain software installations within academic lab environments.<br>• Manage operating systems, server configurations, and deployments.<br>• Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell to streamline processes and ensure system consistency.<br>• Implement and manage virtualization platforms such as Proxmox or VMware.<br>• Configure and support applications like AWS Appstream and Workspaces.<br>• Address technical issues effectively, providing clear communication throughout the problem-solving process.<br>• Conduct proactive research and testing of new technologies, ensuring safe implementation with minimal disruption to the academic environment.