Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in IT, Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, or MIS. Must have the ability to work well in a team, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. Experience with Red Hat Systems Administration, Windows Systems Administration, Virtualization Systems Administration, VMware ESXi & vSphere, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Storage (NAS, SAN or similar) is required.
Description
About The RoleThe Computer Systems Administrator helps maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Provides on-going operations and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) equipment and software, sets up administrator and service accounts, system performance tuning, update installations, and maintenance of system configuration/installation documentation. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.Key Responsibilities Participate in daily briefing with the end-user to provide status of the systems Perform on-site System Administration support to the end-user personnel and assist the end-user engineers with administering the system Perform System Administration tasks for routine, emergency, test and exercise events in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and checklists. Perform user account maintenance to include the creation, management, and deletion of user and group accounts, profiles, and policies. Perform On-The-Job-Training (OJT) and one-on-one assistance on the systems Perform active monitoring of mission systems operational performance and link status to detect issues that may cause disruption of services Perform data collection (including application, system, and security logs) of any unexpected service disruption and upon request provide data to the end-user to support deficiency resolution and post event forensics. Perform error detection and fault correction of the systems Perform backups and archive of the systems in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and checklists. Perform recovery and restoration of the systems in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and checklists. Perform startup, reboots, and shutdown of the systems in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and checklists. Record scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities using the approved tracking system. Support remote site maintenance activities to include scheduled and corrective actions Perform troubleshooting and resolution of emergent system issues Perform technical assistance, guidance and on job training to end-user engineers in identifying system problems, analysis, system coding and test verification Perform technical assistance in documentation and management of system problem reports. Support similar OM&S activities for OPs and Lab environmentsRequired Skills, Qualifications And ExperienceBachelors degree (BS/BA) in IT, Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or MIS related field.Ability to work well in a team environmentAbility to prioritise tasks and manage own time to meet program needsProblem determination & resolutionGood IT skills in a range of SW packages would be an advantageExperience With The FollowingRed Hat Systems AdministrationWindows Systems AdministrationVirtualization Systems AdministrationVMware ESXi & vSphereVirtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Storage (NAS, SAN or similar)Desired SkillsMicrosoft Active DirectoryWindows Security permissionsKnowledge of RedHat Linux and Unix Operating systemKnowledge of Network Interfaces, Addressing, and naming services operationKnowledge of Computing and Networking Security Management ProcessesKnowledge of Red Hat Identity Management (IdM)VMware HorizonVMware vSANWindows Server 2012 & 2016Windows 10 & 7 Application Servers JBoss, Tomcat