System Administrator

System Administrator The resource will support the TTAC Infrastructure Modernization effort as a System Administrator (SA). The System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. The System Administrator maintains computing environment by identifying system requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring system performance. Key Responsibilities: Provide support of the a system; provide operations, management, and administrative support to provide 99.9% availability Provide additional coverage and support of the system Manage system environment Performs scripting of tasks to help automate administration and maintenance Manage and operate the system which includes all software, hardware, and network infrastructure Maintain all system passwords to include servers, Hardware Security Modules (HSM), HSM administrative card sets, workstations, firewalls, network infrastructure, and applications related to the system. Establishes system by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and operating and system management systems; defining system and operational policies and procedures. Maintains system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor. Secures system by developing system access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; completing back-ups; maintaining documentation. Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support. Upgrades system by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Minimum skills and qualifications: Bachelors Degree or 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree 2 or more years of IT Delivery and/or Operations experience with large US Federal projects 2 ore more years experience managing Windows and Linux-based systems. 2 or more years experience with OS shell scripting (e.g., Bash, sh, ksh, PowerShell, etc.) Ability to maintain a calm, fact-oriented attitude in stressful situations. Comfort working with senior-level clients. Superb written and oral communication skills. Positive and helpful attitude. Ability to work with others on immediate team and across program teams Proven ability to work independently and as a team member - Able to work flexible schedule/weekends if needed Preferred skills and qualifications: Knowledge of the DHS Systems Engineering Life Cycle methodology Familiarity working with the DHS data centers BizTalk IBM Websphere Intercede Card Management System Card Production System Daon Identity Management System Microsoft SQL Server Comtech LLC