Akkodis is seeking a Senior IT Engineer for a 6+ months Contract position with a client located in Richardson, TX
Pay Range: $65/hr - $75/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Candidate will be responsible for operational support of Server Infrastructure â both virtual and physical. You will work in VMware, Windows & Linux Server Architecture & Administration. You will be helping to deploy and support our initial Kubernetes Container-based application environments and to grow that technology base. This site will be leveraging increasing AI based semiconductor centric automation, equipment integration, fault detection (FDC), and advanced process control (APC) solutions within manufacturing that will have this role deploying and supporting bleeding edge infrastructure.
* Operational support of on-premises server stacks and technology. Working with Corporate IT teams to maintain as much to standards as possible but focused on the tier 1 24 X 7 mission critical needs of the site.
* Work with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure technology platforms such as Dell VXRail and newer.
* Troubleshoot performance issues related to virtualized and physical server workloads.
* Facilitate implementation of new technology stacks and migration of workloads from physical servers to virtualized instances wherever possible.
* Work with semiconductor process and equipment vendors to continually evolve infrastructure for the best performance and fault tolerance.
* Participate in calls / meetings with site and corporate team members to address and troubleshoot application and or infrastructure related issues.
* Participate in daily tier meetings with factory systems and manufacturing operations teams.
* Work with Corporate IT and Honeywell Global Security to maintain all infrastructure to corporate and semiconductor cyber security standards.
*Bachelors Degree
*5+ years of experience in operational support of enterprise server ecosystems â
*5+ years of experience with Windows Server OS and RHEL LINUX 5-9.X
*3+ years of experience with ServiceNow or another similar formal Service Management platform and/or methodology
*3+ years of experience with virtualization platforms such as Vmware,, vSAN, Vsphere, and VCF/NSX â
*1+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
*Experience with one or more of the following: Server automation activities or Infrastructure as code - Tanium, CHEF, JSON, Powershell, Ruby, or other scripting languages.
* Experience with network fundamentals such as - Firewall configuration, VPN setup, VLANs, subnetting, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, and switching.
*Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and technology resilience strategies / processes.
*Must demonstrate proficiency in documenting infrastructure, automation scripts, and system configurations to ensure clarity, maintainability, and operational continuity.
*Advanced Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
*Experience with Windows patching tools such as Tanium and Windows security standards & OS Hardening concepts
*Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and production support
*Experience with support of Network infrastructure such as Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switches
*Experience with support of contemporary data recovery products such as Rubrik
*Experience with support of IT/OT systems and applications, including network implementation & segmentation, equipment integration and automation, and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
*Understanding of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), manufacturing focused Windows-based PCâs and servers, and industrial network architectures and how to effectively support these technologies.
*The ability to be a change agent and promote positive change in the organization
*Excellent oral, written and collaborative communication skills.
*Skilled in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change.
*A self-starting, self-driven individual, working to remain motivated and efficient with minimum oversight.
If you are interested in this Senior IT Engineer job in Richardson, TX please contact Ishwar Gupta at (610) 230 7687 or ***email_hidden***. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to
This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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