Systems Administrator II (Big Data)
Indexed description
We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.
Are you ready to do work that matters?
Summary
The Systems Administrator II performs multiple functions to ensure IT infrastructure is available, reliable, secure, and stable either individually or under the guidance of experienced personnel. This role will be responsible for monitoring systems and serving as a focal point for support. The Systems Administrator II will plan for the future by setting and documenting direction for their specific area of responsibility for the information systems infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluates, configures, and maintains systems including installing and testing new releases.
- Monitors and evaluates operating efficiency, analyze performance and tuning.
- Analyzes system problems to identify problem areas.
- Mitigates application and operating system vulnerabilities to ensure security of information systems.
- Follows established procedures required for efficient management of the infrastructure.
- Maintains appropriate records including statistical reports, inventories, and technical documentation among others.
- Installs new or enhanced applications and/or hardware; assist in the installation of servers.
- Manages medium enterprise projects according to division standards and requirements.
- Serves as a subject matter expert within one's area of responsibility regarding information systems infrastructure.
- Has broad technical knowledge of information systems and recommends solutions based on current infrastructure components.
- 2+ years of systems administration experience
- Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Systems, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, with a minimum of 24 semester hours of computer-related courses, or two additional years of direct work experience
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
- United States Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
- Working knowledge of specific operating systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows Server).
- General knowledge and experience in scripting tools (like PowerShell, Puppet, Perl, Python) to support database, web and application administration.
- General understanding of installation, configuration and administration of enterprise web services, application servers, databases, clustering backup and recovery systems, portals, firewalls, virtual private networks, terminal services, authentication and authorization, collaboration, and load balancing.
What We Offer
We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Industry leading 401(k) match
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Certification & License Programs
- Mission driven culture
Additional Information
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- Job ID: 4070
- Category: Engineering
- Level of Experience:
- Posting Location: KCNSC North 9221 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO, 64114
- Remote Eligibility: On-Site
- Travel Required: 0-10%
- Approved Work States: MO; KS; NM
- Hourly/Salary: Salary
- Division: A00
- Department: A70
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