Systems Administrator

Applied Network Solutions Inc•Aurora, CO

50m•$100,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

An active and in-scope TS/SCI with polygraph U.S. security clearance
Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information
Must have a current DODI 8570.01-M IAT Level II (minimum) Certification (i.e., Security+ CE or equivalent)
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 Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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