Sr Systems Administrator

Senior IT Administrator

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.

Minimum Qualifications : 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.

Other Job Specific Skills : 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 : 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.

EEO Requirements : It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies. All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment. Physical Requirements : The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.