Systems Administrator

System AdministratorMaintains and operates systems and networks used for supporting operational testing. Installs, supports, and maintains system servers and other computer systems. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities for electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission-critical enterprise systems. Serves as a technical expert in the area of system administration for complex operating systems. Recommends the redesign and configuration of operating systems and system applications. Plans for and responds to configuration requirements to support testing and support problem resolution. Has an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications, as well as hardware and software troubleshooting. Supervise maintenance of AIT user accounts, system backups, and audit files. Support the configuration management and V&V of all test support AIT and databases. Provide support to the CCB as required. Provide input to test team accreditation plans. Administers, tests, and implements computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinates changes to computer databases with programmers. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Investigate and analyze the feasibility of system requirements and develop system specifications. Identifies methods, and solutions, and provides project leadership and management to provide a high level of service. Has a strong grasp of computer security. Administrative lead on all RMF matters pertaining to instrumentation and network systems. Maintains, operates, and administers the Instrumentation Control Center (ICC) as required in support of operational testing. Supports test instrumentation data collection, research and analysis, net-centric data analysis, and support of automated data collection devices. Has an in-depth knowledge of different operating systems and applications including Windows and LINUX as well as network hardware and software. Deploys software patches and support measures to prevent intrusion and other security problems associated with SYSTEM HIGH operations. Provides overall system administration responsibility for the ICC, the instrumentation, and operating systems. Conducts ongoing security risk assessments including monitoring, investigation, and reporting of security risk. Conducts feasibility studies and develops system, time, equipment, and cost requirements. Conducts systems research and troubleshooting.