Senior Enterprise Systems Administrator

Hybrid Details Hybrid Details: Dallas, TX - Onsite Tuesdays & Wednesdays Duration: 6 months to start Overview Job Description Job Summary: Works under general direction to perform systems administration duties on large-scale computer systems in a data center environment. Responsibilities Analyzes and remediates problems involving: operating systems, database systems, applications, and other technologies. Troubleshoots system components and recommends improvements in support of efficient, highly available data center operation. Designs and implements data system components under the direction of Managers and other levels of Systems Engineers. Works to identify and propose innovative and creative solutions that enhance or increase the efficiency of the services provided by Information Resources to the campus community. Develops and reviews specifications for data system components and services. Assists in the development of test plans and documentation of recovery procedures. Assists with the development of guidelines related to the installation of Operating Systems, Database software and other application systems. Support for Call Center (HEAT) incidents. Identifies and analyzes the impact of system security vulnerabilities in relation to the enterprise environment. Assists with responses to security incidents to prevent additional loss and obtains and preserves forensic evidence. Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements including FISMA, NIST FIPS, and other relevant publications. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Associate's Degree in a technical field or equivalent. 5 years of job-related experience, 3 years of experience in a support position or role in an information systems environment. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Work may require additional skills including a basic knowledge of Tivoli Storage Manager, IBM ZOS, VAX/VMS, or other legacy environments. Work may require additional skills including application systems, database systems, or knowledge of specialty hardware appliances. Work may require working long periods of time to meet deadlines. Work requires ability to accurately interpret computer-issued error messages and take appropriate action. Work requires ability to design and implement system infrastructure changes. Work requires ability to design and implement systems administration tools, which integrate with other computing systems. Work requires ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and co-workers. Work requires ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Work requires ability to give oral and written presentations. Work requires ability to plan and organize work in logical and efficient manner. Work requires ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical procedures. Work requires adaptability/flexibility to react positively to changes in work environment. Work requires basic knowledge of Microsoft/Linux/UNIX server operating systems. Work requires basic knowledge of Windows XP, Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite; and/or Work requires exercise of moderate judgment. Work requires initiative to improve productivity and quality of work. Work requires intermediate knowledge of at least one operating system and its commands/utilities at a user level; can edit files, issue commands, navigate the file system. Work requires strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of explaining moderately complex procedures in writing or verbally. May be required to submit to a federal background investigation. Will be scheduled to work during off-hours change windows that may fall outside of normal business hours or during the weekend. Will be periodically assigned after-hour support and able to be paged 24-7. Additional Skills/Experience Administer and troubleshoot enterprise Active Directory: users, groups, GPOs, OU design, delegation, gMSAs, and security Own the Windows Server lifecycle: build, standardize, upgrade, and decommission Lead server patching via MECM/SCCM, including windows, coordination, and remediation Monitor health, performance, and capacity using SCOM and automation Develop PowerShell automation to enforce standards and reduce manual work Support on prem and hybrid Windows workloads across VMware, Azure, AWS and GCP Provide DNS administration and recovery operations; EfficientIP and Rubrik preferred Troubleshoot and remediate Windows security controls, including firewall configuration, antivirus (Sophos preferred), and OS hardening Support M365 services relevant to Windows platforms, including OneDrive integration Mentor staff and maintain documentation and runbooks #J-18808-Ljbffr Talent Groups