Senior Systems Administrator

!!! MUST HOLD ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE !!!

The Senior Systems Administrator ensures stable operation of computer software systems and network connections. This fully remote role plans, installs, configures, maintains, supports, and optimizes network software and communication links; resolves user software and connectivity issues; and supports operational systems deployed at multiple locations. The administrator applies advanced application networking knowledge, performs vulnerability management, and recommends technology direction aligned with business needs.

The position supports all task areas.

• Plan, develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize network software and communication links.
• Analyze and resolve end-user software program and connectivity issues, and provide end-user training.
• Provide maintenance support for operational systems at multiple locations, covering both local and remote systems.
• Perform general maintenance, upgrades, and new installations of servers and applications.
• Apply advanced application networking knowledge, including application load balancing and fault tolerance.
• Perform vulnerability management to support secure operation of systems and applications.
• Recommend technology direction that aligns with the organization’s business vision.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in Information Processing.
• Within that experience, at least 6 years specializing in multiple Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware and software solutions.
• At least 4years of concentrated, hands‑on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.

• Active Secret Clearance
• Information assurance level: IAT I.
• DoD approved 8570.01-M baseline certification for application, data, database, utility, or software tools administration requiring privileged access.

The specified computing environment certifications are listed below.

• M2008 NET 7; MCITP SA; MCITP EA; CSA:
  
  WS2012; MCSE:
  
  WS2012; MCSA:
  
  WS2008; MCSM:
  
  DS; M2012 NET.
• MCM:
  Windows Server 2008:
  Directory; MCA: MS Windows Server Directory; CCAA; GCWN M.
• SAPCTA – System Administration (Oracle DB) with SAP Net Weaver 7.5.
• SAPCTA – System Administration (SAP HANA as a Database) with SAP Net Weaver 7.5.
• SAP CAA – SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform 4.2.
• SAPCTA – SAP System Administration with SAP Net Weaver 7.5 (Delta).
• SAPCTA – SAP System Administration (SAP HANA as a database) with SAP Net Weaver 7.5 (Delta).
• SAP HA200; SAP BOE
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At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of:
Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts;
Commitment to the long‑term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners;
Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence
. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.