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ANS is currently seeking a Linux / UNIX / Windows System Administrator that will provide Tier 2 technical support to maintain high priority operational systems at a high level of availability, and resolve problems based on mission criticality and guidance. This position is an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM position (with after-hours call-in responsibility).
Job Responsibility
Strong team building skills
Performs software application maintenance on mission systems running a variety of operating systems to include Solaris, Unix, Linux, Windows, and VMS
Performs routine and preventative maintenance such as general computer tasks, application loads, disk utilization, system loading and system monitoring
Detects, isolates, documents, quickly reports, and resolves system outages, or problems encountered during operations of the operational system baseline, which includes the collections of diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system
Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools
Collect data describing the environment at the time of the failure and perform other activities in support of Tier 3 maintenance provider DR investigation and resolution
Perform system monitoring, analyze and document performance and conduct trend analyses as required
Support system engineering groups as required for ongoing analysis and integration efforts
Environment fluctuates between routine and urgent, depending on ongoing tasks, priorities, and performance of assigned systems
Works directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities
Requirements
Active and in-scope TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. security clearance
Must have a current DODI 8570.01-M IAT Level II (minimum) Certification (i.e., Security+ CE or equivalent)
A University degree and 5 years of relevant experience, OR A Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Military experience may substitute for some requirements
Working experience in UNIX or Linux Systems Administration working with customers in technical operations or engineering
Experience configuring domain information utilities, such as Active Directory, Centrify, LDAP, and DNS
Strong background and experience troubleshooting and debugging applications
Experience presenting technical information to customers, clients and/or internal audiences
A thorough understanding of operating system concepts such as swapping and paging, inter-process communication, and devices and device drivers
The ability to work effectively with frequent and direct customer interaction in a real-time operational environment
The ability to work under pressure in restoring high priority systems back to operations
Nice to have
Ability to navigate, debug, and modify programs in an advanced programming language
Ability to write PERL, python, and shell scripts
Experience with storage products from Oracle/Sun/STK, EMC, IBM, NetApp, and/or DDN
Experience with virtual / cloud computing technologies using Citrix, VMware, and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Working knowledge of thin-client technologies
Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
What we offer
Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
Pet Discount Program
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Maternity/ Paternity Leave
Supplemental Military Leave Pay
11 Paid Holidays
401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
Generous Professional Development Program
100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability