Systems Administrator II

Job Description

Overall Purpose

This position assists in creating processes and perform tasks needed to maintain the overall integrity and reliability of Linux, Windows, VMware, and storage systems. Meets long-term requirements of the Systems and Network teams.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the administration, installation, configuration and maintenance of any of the following operating systems, Linux/UNIX, Windows, and VMware operating systems on physical servers and virtual environments.
Diagnose and resolve hardware related server problems (failed disks, network cards, CPU, memory, etc.).
Support existing server infrastructure in an on-call capacity as part of a team rotation.
Implement defined changes to existing hardware and operating system infrastructure including patches, users, file systems and kernel parameters.
Troubleshoot hardware and operating system problems and suggest possible performance tuning.
Maintain and update operating system versions and toolsets to improve security and stability.
Support the implementation of new technologies to continually simplify the environment while improving security and performance.

Interact with multiple internal customers and external vendors and partners to provide quality customer service.
Comply with all security policies and procedures, to ensure that the highest level of system and data confidentiality, integrity and availability are maintained.

Skills & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator in a medium to large scale enterprise environment.
Operational experience with a multi-domain Active Directory environment.
Knowledge of data encryption methods and practices.
Experience with the latest version of RedHat Linux or Windows Server and VMware.
Extensive knowledge with HP blade servers, Microsoft tools and anti-virus software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Approved background and drug screen is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of IBM MQ software, NETAPP disk storage, SAN or iSCSI storage
Knowledge of Vormetric encryption appliances
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor

Early Warning Services is an equal opportunity employer.