Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Systems Administrator III, you will be using your skills and expertise to assist in the analysis, development, and configuration of our existing software and systems that address business requirements and processes. Youll be responsible for evaluating the interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of our systems, establishing and documenting system parameters and formats, ensuring hardware and software system compatibility, coordinating and/or modifying system parameters, and revising our existing systems and testing functionality of those systems. Youll correct deficiencies and produce more effective data handling, data integrity, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
As SNCs corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, spaneting, and communications.The Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure both located within the Business Area Network and remote services. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, partners, and customers.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the maintenance of servers in all capacities that include, but not limited to: configuring, installing new hardware/software, performing upgrades to existing servers & software, coordinating the introduction of additional servers and storage to the network, following security policies and procedures, and performing other technical duties as needed
- Maintain servers and storage for business area business applications
- Provide platform infrastructure support
- Provide general business application support
- Maintain detailed inventory of Business Area assets
- Maintain documentation of network server configurations, application licensing agreements, and other third party software installed
- Maintain server and related hardware
- Responsible for backup systems process and procedures
- Document repair/maintenance and change requests through ServiceNow ticketing system
- Perform on call after hours support as part of the rotation
- Work closely with the Application team and Development team to provide any required hardware support
- Proactively monitor the infrastructure including servers to prevent issues and to resolve issues as they happen
- Experience in developing applications in iOS, Microsoft, Linux Javascript, angular.js, webRTC preferred.
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting wired/wireless networks and related equipment
- Participate in testing of new software and hardware
- Experience with standing up CI/CD infrastructure and software development support
- Remediate compliancy issues including Cyber security compliance (CMMC)
- Good documentation and communication skills
- Build prototype systems for demo and testing
- Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
- Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
- Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, and assessing impact of issues
Must-haves:
Bachelors Degree in a related field with at least 6 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
3-5 years experience implementing and supporting AWS or Azure Cloud Operations
3-5 years Experience implementing and supporting VMware (VRealize, VRealize Operations, VRealize Automation)
3-5 years Experience with IT Operations Monitoring Tools (PRTG, VROperations, Solarwinds)
Ability to Trouble shoot Network connectivity between Server Infrastructure
Experience with networks (LAN, WAN, VLAN) and patch management of devices
Familiarity with administration and troubleshooting various operating systems and platforms (Red Hat Linux, CentOS, Microsoft)
Excellent communication skills
Preferred:
Knowledge of system security and data backup/recovery
Experience with scripting languages/tools (Bash, Python, Perl, Powershell)
Familiarity with Designing, Building, and Fielding Systems while using engineering best practices for Configuration Management and Documentation
Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
Self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
Ability to work with people in a team environment
Deal effectively with changing project priorities
Travel to other locations as required performing related duties
Experience with IDM (Identity Management) and Active Directory user and asset management
Experience in containerized software ecosystem: Docker, container deployment, Docker swarm, Docker security hardening (networking, monitoring, logging)
Cloud administration experience (AWS, IaC (Infrastructure as Code))
Basic Networking knowledge (VLANS, layer 2, Firewall Rules)
Experience with virtualization technologies on premise or cloud-based services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS VMs, VMware vCenter/ESXi, and Hyper-V
Atlassian toolset with the following priority (Bamboo, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence)
Familiarity with Designing, Building, and Fielding Systems while using engineering best practices for Configuration Management and Documentation.
Experience configuring, implementing and leveraging computer security and networking diagnostic/monitoring tools.
Experience working with Developers, DevOps, and Engineering teams in a dynamic environment to promote/implement the DevSecOps program throughout the organization.
One of the Following:
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
o AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
o AWS Certified Developer – Associate
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
o CompTia certification (Security+, Network+, Server+)
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150 match up to 6, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
