Systems Administrator - Security Clearance Required

The position requirements vary depending on system complexity, the types of operating and network systems being supported, and the size of the organization. A background in the specific types of hardware and software systems used by the Government is required. Systems Administrators monitor and control one or more mid-range application servers. This position studies program operating instructions to determine equipment setup and operations. Systems Administrators continuously observes the operation of assigned applications and storage devices to monitor system operation and determines the point of hardware or software failure. This position manipulates systems in accordance with standard procedures to continue operations when individual units of a system malfunction. Systems Administrators confer with software systems engineering or applications programming personnel in the event that errors require a change of instructions or sequences of operations. Systems Administrators maintains operating records such as machine performance and production reports. Typical duties include:Installing operating system software, patches, and upgradesAnalyzing, troubleshooting and resolving system hardware, software, and networking issuesConfiguring, optimizing, fine-tuning, and monitoring operating system software and hardwarePerforming system backups and recoveryConducting server buildsComplete troubleshooting issues related to Horizon VDI componentsDevelop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for VDI EnvironmentProvide Systems Administrator support to systems hosting complex operational databases, software configuration control, and system interfaces for computer systemsMaintains file servers