Network Admin

Responsible for unique or complex information systems and/or information technology projects across more than one discipline, such as application support, database administration, software quality assurance/quality control, software engineering, network telecommunications, and infrastructure operations of administration, analysis, engineering and design. Provides direction to other IT Administrators on the project in a senior administrator capacity. Considered a technical specialist in a variety of IT administrator disciplines.

• Monitors and supports complex information technology and systems infrastructures.

• Conducts analysis including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of complex information technology tools. Assists in capacity planning and solution scaling development.

• Handles user requests for system needs and upgrades that are very complex and often involve extensive research.

• Troubleshoots and resolves unique or complex problems in an efficient manner. Provides support to development, test, and production teams with troubleshoot issues as a senior level resource.

• Implements various applications of a highly complex nature. Develops and patches hardened images.

• Administers and runs complex tests on operating system and related software.

• Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries.

• Performs root cause analysis and diagnostics on very complex production systems.

• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and works with team members to implement efficiencies.

• Effectively create and maintain relevant systems documentation and user guides.

• Acts as a mentor to junior team members. May act in a lead capacity, providing direction and oversight to a team of administrators.

• Applies scripting methodologies to automate IT Admin related tasks.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience;
  Master’s Degree preferred.

• 8-15 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and products that include Microsoft Windows 7 & 8, Windows Servers, Microsoft Office and SharePoint 2013, Microsoft Lync 2013.

• Applies standard methodology, techniques, procedures and criteria.

• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex system hardware, software or networking related problems.

• Ability to plan and coordinate the deployment of new technology and resolve technical problems individually and as a senior project participant.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to non-technical employees/customers.

• Ability to consistently meet and exceed expectations and incorporate customer service into all aspects of work.

• Advanced experience with Citrix, SAN storage systems, VMware (vCenter).

• Experience with a variety of systems to include VMware, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, vCenter, etc.

• Experience automating or orchestrating the provisioning of new services.

• Advanced knowledge of security policies, requirements, and vulnerabilities.

• Proficient in developing infrastructure-as-a-code solutions for continuous deployment.

• Working knowledge of token/PIV based authentications, desktop visualization software and director services, Oracle databases, configuration and auto deployment tools.

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM’s overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

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