Intermediate Level System Administrator

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Provide technical support to development staff.
• Assist with the configuration and operation of client based computer operating systems.
• Provide hardware troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Upgrade firmware.
• Support COTS products.
• Perform hardware buildouts.
• Build custom images to conform to FAA security benchmarks.
• Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up.
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures and communicate with impacted constituencies.
• Assist configure networking services and protocols.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field is preferred) + 5 years related experience.
• Experience using Red Hat software suite (Red Hat 5 and above).
• Experience working with HP, Dell and Cisco products.
• Experience working with HP Openview, Load runner, VMWare, Rational software, Oracle, DOORS, SQL, Linux, Unix, and Java.
• Knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues.

Other

Qualifications:

• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with team members and customer.
• Willingness to travel.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Time Management, priority allocation and task management skills.