Operations Systems Administrator

Comptroller And Global Financial Services Charleston Bureau Information SpecialistThe Comptroller and Global Financial Services Charleston (CGFS) Bureau of the Department of State (DoS) requires the contractor to provide Information Specialist services in the Global Systems Division, Financial Systems Operations Unit. The Financial Systems Operations Unit is responsible for the operation of both domestic and overseas financial systems, including payroll, accounting, accounts receivable, disbursing, cash reconciliation, data warehouse, imaging, and Treasury reporting systems.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop, document, and execute daily, bi-weekly, monthly, and annual operating procedures to support the production financial systemsIntegrate and automate cycles and Windows activities through an automated batch manager, "Control-M"Coordinate and develop production schedules with user departments within guidelines and applicable service level agreementsPerform the installation of application software and core database software upgrades and patchesDevelop, document, test, and maintain database backup, recovery, and replication strategies, procedures, and schedulesCreate and maintain all production databases, primarily Oracle and SQL, including compliance with Department of State regulationsPlan, test and execute continuity of operations plans for all applicable systemsSkillsKnowledge and experience using SQL and SQL Plus to query Oracle and MSSQL databases.Knowledge and experience PeopleSoft Payroll application a plus.Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft PeopleTools a plus.Experience in requirements gathering and fit-gap analysis.Ability to communicate technical as well as non-technical information clearly, both orally and in writingKnowledge of and/or experience with compensation and financial systemsKnowledge of and/or experience with "Control-M" batch scheduling software or similar softwareQualificationsA four-year degree in information technology or business-related field is preferred but not required.Ten years of experience in computer systems design, requirements analysis, resource management, and systems implementation are desired.Five years of experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting: virtual server environments, blade servers, network-based data storage environments, planning and implementing diverse backup solutions for new and existing systems and experience with active directory networks is also desired; extensive knowledge of Network Appliance storage systems is desired.Should be current with the latest developments in Microsoft Server and Client operating systems, other LAN/WAN technology, and Exchange Server 2007 and 2010 in designing, configuration, and maintenance, backup strategies, corporate Anti-Virus Solutions.Professional and technical certification programs may be substituted for years of education, based on credit hour equivalents.Security RequirementsAll contractors supporting this Department must be able to either possess or obtain a security clearance of "Top Secret/SCI". Important note to consider: A security clearance will open a lot of other doors for your career in the Government to include possibilities of being hired directly.Work ScheduleThe employee will work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 6:15 am to 6:00 pm with a non-compensated 45-minute lunch (See your Project Manager for work schedule and department policies). Additional hours may be required and must be authorized by your Project Manager and DoS Management. This position requires on-site presence full-time 5 days a week.