SA2 -Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

SA2 -Systems Administrator

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client / server / storage / network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.

Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs / loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

The Level 2 Systems Administrator shall possess the following capabilities :

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client / server / storage / network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs / loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Maintain and troubleshoot servers running CentOS or RHEL with GOTS and FOSS applications. Review IAVAs for applicability and write POAMs as needed, then execute the POAMs. Applicants should be experienced with customer tools for documenting and managing security compliance. Independent certification required (Security+ / equivalent or higher).
Qualifications :
• LINUX Admin
• Ten (10) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong Linux required
• Maintain and troubleshoot servers running CentOS or RHEL with GOTS and FOSS applications. Review IAVAs for applicability and write POAMs as needed, then execute the POAMs. Applicants should be experienced with customer tools for documenting and managing security compliance. Independent certification required (Security+ / equivalent or higher).

1 Accord Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.