System Administrator

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Contract Period: 15/12/2018 - 14/06/2019

Security Clearance: DV clearance

Description:

Oversees, plans and provides support for highly complex system and database administration. Coordinates with client management to formulate highly complex technical solutions. Identifies/ Implements solutions based on client needs. Informs client management of appropriate developments in technical support products. Provides technical leadership to internal/external personnel on highly complex system installation processes. Mentors and provides guidance to junior personnel. Provides technical leadership to personnel on highly complex system administration activities. Provides technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complex technical issues. Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness of cost and compatibility. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies. Leads the design, implementation and maintenance of highly complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel. Conducts capacity planning reviews with management and approves capacity plans formulated by junior personnel.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Experience: 7 to 10 years.

Job Description - UNIX/ Linux

Essential Job Functions

Analyses, logs, tracks and resolves complex software/hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, servers, and applications to meet business needs.

Coordinates hardware/software installations and upgrades to ensure work is properly performed in accordance with company policy. Recommends resolution to complex matters of significance and coordinates the implementation of the approved course of action.

Coordinates and monitors troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems; documents system events to ensure continuous functioning. Recommends course of action and implements as approved.

Oversees the installation of client department-specific applications and systems. Ensures installations are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures; determines revisions or updates to installation as needed.

Coordinates testing, upgrades and configuration of system files and services. Ensures changes are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures; recommends revisions or changes based upon results. Prepares for and prescribes approaches to possible downstream implications.

Utilizes standard corporate tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field preferred

Four or more years of experience with computer systems or networking

Experience working with computer hardware for installation and upgrades

Experience working with software installation/upgrading procedures

Experience working with file and system maintenance procedures

Other Qualifications

Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work, and multitask

Good analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot systems problems

Good communication skills to communicate with support personnel, customers, and managers