UNIX Systems Administrator, Sr. jobs in Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION

THE COMPANY

Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS) is an IT service provider that supports the federal government, along with several state agencies and municipalities. Our employees are skilled professionals who are integral to the success of our customers’ missions. We are trusted advisors whose professional lives are governed by our Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Grit, Selfless Service, and Getting Stuff Done.

THE POSITION

Serve on the Integrated Information Management Systems – Information Technology Support Services (IIMS-ITSS) contract as a Windows / UNIX System Administrator (SA) Lead for the JSSC at the RRMC, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, responsible for organizing and directing the configuration and operation of information management systems and managing the functionality and efficiency of multiple Windows / UNIX based Operating Systems and supporting systems within the Windows / UNIX Operating Environment (OE).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a premium base salary with compensation commensurate with experience. We provide a robust benefits package including Tuition Reimbursement, 401K Match, BCBS Health Coverage, and Paid Time Off – EVEN YOUR BIRTHDAY!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing high level technical systems administrative support and direction for the Windows / UNIX OE and associated middleware regarding system administrative subjects, concepts, and tool sets supporting JSSC operations to include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software, validating and implementing critical system patches, allocating mass storage space and isolating/repairing faults using a series of diagnostic tools and tests
• Ability to interact with both customer and contract leadership relating complex technical issues/solutions in a manner to establish a partnership to direct essential system administration functions across a matrixed team of technicians to include both government and contractor, set up and maintain multiple and different versions of Windows / UNIX operating systems, supporting tools, middleware, and privilege sets, attend and actively participate in change and configuration control functions, and implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) in direct support of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Conduct capacity and performance analysis, and provide system configuration change and upgrade recommendations to increase system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment
• Analyze diagnostics of applications, system and vendor software, and resolve operating system/application system performance/challenges, administer/execute Windows / UNIX utilities, system and vendor software; and monitoring and tuning Windows / UNIX-based OEs, system software upgrades, installations, maintenance to improve performance and reliability within the supported OE
• Troubleshoot and actively work incident management responses related to Windows / UNIX systems, related tool sets and unique customer requirements, complete proper documentation, and follow through to develop strategies, policies, procedures to design and implementation standards related to the use of Windows / UNIX based resources
• Exercise sound independent judgement in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria associated with obtaining results under this contract; and identify upgrade needs, and anticipate customer requirements by effectively planning, scheduling, and overseeing system upgrades
• Develop, install and monitor Windows / UNIX operating systems and associated system software; migration application subsystems and determine functional requirements through daily interactions with customers and coordinate with the development teams on systematic enhancements or changes
• Conduct performance monitoring and work as part of a team to provide support when required and support cybersecurity and IA policy efforts to maintain the cybersecurity posture of supported systems, related hardware, and support tools
• Evaluate and recommend use of software, guidelines, procedures, and development of project plans to lower-level staff to offer prompt resolution options, patch management, version control and administrative systems expertise
• Improve the customer’s operating environment by providing expert support while also maintaining the cybersecurity/IA posture of systems/hardware managed/administered for both JSSC and JSSC’s customers’ assets
• Compliance with all safety and security requirements, policies, and procedures; worksite access protocols and updates, training requirements, required certifications, and other duties/projects as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 100% on-site at the RRMC, Blue Ridge Summit, PA

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility; AND,
• CompTIA Security CE or equivalent; AND,
• High school diploma or equivalent; AND,
• 10 years of technical experience in administrating UNIX or open systems-complaint systems, or open systems-complaint systems, or administrating UNIX or open systems-complaint systems

PREFERRED

• CE Certification: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3 Foundation Certification

Equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. #CJ #CJ