System Administrator 3

System Administrator 3Location: Vancouver, WA (Hybrid) Duration: 12-month Contract (with possible extensions up to 5 years) Pay Range: $61.29 – $64.52 per hourPosition ResponsibilitiesMaintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.Monitor and test Web site performance to verify Web sites operate correctly and without interruption.May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.Administer network security measures.Implement and integrate new system architecture into an existing environmentDeploy highly available technologies such as replication, load balancing, geographic clusteringInstall and configure server hardware including operating system and additional software to configure for optimal use.Identify standard monitoring requirements and scripting or applying additional setting requirements.Troubleshoot hardware and system level problems.Interpret architecture and design configurations from vendors or other teams to enable clear implementation standards and guidelines.Document implementation guidelines and installation guidance.Position RequirementsEducation & Corresponding ExperienceBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Systems, Engineering or a directly related field is preferred.6 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.10 years of experience is required without an applicable bachelor's degree.Experience should include demonstrated work experience supporting and maintaining operational software applications in Computer Science/Information Technology and transforming data for automation efforts.Required Technical Skills & Experience7 years of the following experience: Experience in Database queries and stored proceduresExperience in Scripting to automate tasks with PowerShellExperience in various operating systems like Windows, Linux, RedHat, and specific enterprise systems is crucial. This includes installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.Experience in troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems, system downtime, and hardware errors promptly.Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically PowerPoint, Access, and ProjectPreferred Skills & ExperienceKnowledge of and proficient skill in applying the following: Designing and/or maintaining high availability systems having 24x7 supportUsing Version Control SystemsProven experience collaborating with software developers, testers and users throughout the System Life Cycle (SLC)Ability to create and maintain clearly written technical, user, and system documentationAbility to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems, with understanding of impact on current and future programs and processes.Provide a sustainable IT infrastructure by supplying cross training and functional documentation.Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for a high availability environment.Experience using centralized repository based CMDB toolsKnowledge of and experience working with: Software development Lifecycle methodologiesSystems development and maintenance environmentsHigh availability environmentsChange management concepts and practicesConfiguration management concepts and practicesProject management and coordination concepts and principlesCompliance and standards as applied to systems development and program managementProcess and procedure developmentExperience in any aspect of software development lifecycle for a utility environment.Experience with the set-up, configuration or oversight of change and/or configuration management toolsExperience developing process, procedures to support compliance effortsExcel at solving problems by debugging, troubleshootingDesigning and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.Governmental processes and (electric) utility experienceEverest Consultants offers the following benefits for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a referral bonus program, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and a health and welfare fringe benefit. Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND