System Administrator

Job DescriptionECS is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to work remotely providing operations management for the work performed under this contract for NIH NIAID Enabling and Advancing Technologies (NEAT). All other tasks are intended to facilitate the implementation and operation of Enterprise Clinical Information Systems. This engagement provides a spectrum of management, technologies development, applications/software engineering, bioinformatics support, and professional development.Please Note: This position is contingent upon [contract win].Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000The System Administrator performs and manages the daily activities of configuration and operations of systems which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based. Key Responsibilities:Perform, supervise, and manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of systems which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based.Plan and monitor the optimizing of system operation and resource utilization, and perform systems capacity analysis and planning.Plan and monitor assistance to users in accessing and using business systems.Collect, store, and analyze data relevant to monitored applications to perform and report accurate root causal analysis of all related issues and to support trend analysis and forecasting.Ensure effective change management of all OCICB-supported software applications.Job RequirementsMinimum 6 years’ experience supporting clinical technology, including, but not limited to, system administration, configuration management, and lifecycle management for Health IT software development initiatives.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field.Active Public Trust or higher security clearance.Strong supervisory skills in managing system configuration and operation.In-depth knowledge of optimizing system operations and resource utilization.Proficiency in performing systems capacity analysis and planning.Excellent leadership and communication skills to assist users in accessing business systems.Extensive experience working with mainframe, mini, and client/server-based systems.Experience monitoring systems for unanticipated issues and reporting on systems performance metrics.Experience applying troubleshooting techniques across various server, application, and network technologies.Experience with security standards and best practices, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.Reside within the Washington DC Metro area.Travel within the Washington DC Metro Area, and CONUS as needed.Job DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: Software Development, Engineering & ApplicationsSalaried: Salaried