Job DescriptionLocation: Vancouver, WA
Type: Contract
Job #7591
Overview:
ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This System Administrator 2 role provides cross-platform support for application teams, handling both Windows and Linux systems. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.
Pay rate: $40.83 - $58.34
Benefits:
Paid holidays: 11 PTO: Starting at 10 days Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date) EAP: Employee Assistance Program Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%) Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks, Brio Health
Responsibilities:
With oversight and approval from the manager, support the following functions:
Application Support
Maintain Windows Client/Server architecture including application support. Maintain Linux Client/Server architecture including application support. Maintain Windows IIS architecture including application and configuration support. Support Windows Client/Server architecture including application. Support Windows IIS architecture including application and configuration support. Communicate technically with software developers. Implement software deployments. Install, configure, and support server-based applications. Configure and administer multiple server applications hosted in IIS and/or Apache. Act as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot application issues. Maintain application documentation as it relates to company-specific implementations.
Windows/Linux Server Support
Support the installation and maintenance of high-availability servers using Windows 2008R2 Server and Windows Server 2012R2. Support the installation and maintenance of high-availability servers using CentOS and RHEL. Collaborate with a server team on implementation of patches, hot fixes, service packs, etc. Act as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot server issues.
General Support
With guidance from the various systems team leads, perform routine and more complex system administration tasks such as the following (list is not exhaustive): Configuring applicable software and systems. Maintaining local documentation. Installing/updating/removing software. Applying established change control processes and procedures. Troubleshooting and resolving issues. Non-production workstations. Patch management. Software deployment services. Windows infrastructure. In-house developed applications. PowerShell Scripting and Automation. Managing Scheduled Tasks. Analyzing, implementing, and reporting the operational compliance of all control center cyber assets. Validating hardware and infrastructure design specifications. Assisting in technical design.
Identify any areas of risk to the accomplishment of assignments. Alert federal staff and the project manager so that appropriate actions can be taken in a timely manner. Monitor and verify system availability to meet service level agreements. Provide advice and assistance to customers, troubleshoot complex problems, and provide support in a manner that minimizes interruptions in customers' ability to carry out business activities. Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes. On-Call Support
Participate in a regular rotation providing "on call" support for critical infrastructure systems servers.
Change and Configuration
Regularly publish and communicate how each environment is configured (SW versions, HW, Network, IP addresses, etc.). Communicate with technical team and Quality Assurance (QA) team members to verify that implementations meet requirements. Perform routine audits of security controls to verify compliance. Apply configuration settings to servers as pre-defined and documented by federal staff. Assist in release management and deployment of application customizations.
Requirements:
A degree in computer science, information technology, or a directly related technical discipline is preferred. 3 years of experience is required with a degree in applicable fields. 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree. Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration. 3 years of demonstrated experience in an enterprise environment installing, configuring, and supporting server-based applications. Windows Server Clusters (2012/2016) and their administration. Knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully troubleshoot Windows operating systems using text-based logs, windows event logs, and various utilities. Knowledge of and experience working with the following:
Installation/Configuration/Management of web services (Apache, IIS, or Tomcat). Configuration and management of commercial off-the-shelf .NET, Java applications. Working knowledge of networking and security protocols including constrained delegation and Kerberos. Server-side scripting (VB, PowerShell). Working knowledge of software development life cycle processes including QA. Knowledge of software build and deployment methods and practices. Knowledge of principles governing network and firewalls deployments. Knowledge of the Windows server operating system and basic network architecture. Supporting Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server. Knowledge of FISMA, NERC CIP standards and controls.
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.
ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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