Pythian

System Administrator

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (primarily Windows Server 2016, 2019 and later), including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
• Manage and support core Microsoft services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, NTP and DHCP.
• Manage and support VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, VMware HA, and DRS configurations.
• Support and maintain virtual and physical server infrastructure within datacenter hosting environments.
• Perform monthly patching across multiple servers and ESXi hosts using centralized patch management tools and processes.
• Implement and maintain security best practices to protect systems and data; support vulnerability management processes.
• Provide technical support to clients, effectively troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Windows and VMware environments.
• Provide Problem Management support, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for client-impacting incidents and resolving complex underlying issues.
• Collaborate with team members on infrastructure planning, upgrades, migrations, and changes.
• Assist with server decommissioning and migration activities as required.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Coordinate effectively with vendors for technical support and procurement.
• Participate in an on-call rotation in an escalation capacity.

System Administrator – Windows, VMWare

Consultant

• Provide comprehensive support for all database and application infrastructure aspects to a diverse client base
• Coordinate, analyze, design, implement, and administer IT solutions, including database server configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Analyze client infrastructure and processes, recommending best practices to enhance current operational procedures
• Administer backup procedures and disaster recovery plans, involving proactive monitoring to prevent issues
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, failover, and the restoration of corrupted databases
• Develop and review action plans for maintenance, deployment, and upgrades
• Develop, implement, and maintain complex data architectures (e.g., normalized and/or dimensional data models and DDL generation)
• Lead problem management efforts by assessing incidents for recurring patterns
• Make, manage, and meet client commitments in collaboration with team members
• Prepare client status and incident reports, review client reports regularly, and respond to client requests and inquiries
• Maintain alignment with client operating procedures
• Participate in and, at times, lead efforts to suggest, recommend, and potentially design/implement new monitoring checks

Senior Database Consultant, PostgreSQL

• Provide comprehensive support for all database and application infrastructure aspects to a diverse client base.
• Deliver and consult on services, as well as implement improvements and optimizations for managed services customers.
• Coordinate, analyze, design, implement, and administer IT solutions, including database server configuration and ongoing maintenance.
• Analyze client infrastructure and processes, recommending best practices to enhance operational procedures.
• Ensure maximum uptime and recoverability for all databases.
• Administer backup procedures and disaster recovery plans, including proactive monitoring to prevent issues.
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, failover, and restoration of corrupted databases.
• Develop and review action plans for maintenance, deployment, and upgrades, ensuring all relevant client documentation is completed.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of client information, including warnings, handoffs, and briefing notes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain complex data architectures (e.g., normalized and/or dimensional data models and DDL generation).
• Perform data transformation and migration using scripts or stored procedures.
• Lead problem management efforts by assessing incidents for recurring patterns and designing technical procedures.
• Participate equally in the team’s on call rotation, typically one weekend per month.
• Make, manage, and meet client commitments in collaboration with team members.
• Prepare client status and incident reports, review client reports regularly, and respond to client requests and inquiries.
• Maintain alignment with client operating procedures, including change control, and manage client allotments.

• Provide comprehensive support for all database and application infrastructure aspects to a diverse client base
• Delivering and consulting on services, as well as for implementing improvements and optimizations for managed services customers
• Coordinate, analyze, design, implement, and administer IT solutions, including database server configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Analyze client infrastructure and processes, recommending best practices to enhance current operational procedures
• Administer backup procedures and disaster recovery plans
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, failover, and restoration of corrupted databases
• Develop and review action plans for maintenance, deployment, and upgrades
• Develop, implement, and maintain complex data architectures (e.g., normalized and/or dimensional data models and DDL generation)
• Lead problem management efforts by assessing incidents for recurring patterns
• Participate equally in the team’s on call rotation, typically one weekend per month
• Make, manage, and meet client commitments in collaboration with team members
• Prepare client status and incident reports, review client reports regularly, and respond to client requests and inquiries
• Participate in and, at times, lead efforts to suggest, recommend, and potentially design/implement new monitoring checks, enhancements to DBC toolkits, and other process improvements

• Provide comprehensive support for all database and application infrastructure aspects to a diverse client base
• Coordinate, analyze, design, implement, and administer IT solutions, including database server configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Analyze client infrastructure and processes, recommending best practices to enhance current operational procedures
• Administer backup procedures and disaster recovery plans
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, failover, and the restoration of corrupted databases
• Develop and review action plans for maintenance, deployment, and upgrades
• Develop, implement, and maintain complex data architectures
• Lead problem management efforts by assessing incidents for recurring patterns
• Participate equally in the team’s on call rotation, typically one weekend per month
• Make, manage, and meet client commitments in collaboration with team members
• Prepare client status and incident reports
• Maintain alignment with client operating procedures
• Participate in and, at times, lead efforts to suggest, recommend, and potentially design/implement new monitoring checks, enhancements to DBC toolkits, and other process improvements