Job Title: Systems Administrator

As Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the availability and integrity of physical and virtual infrastructure for Machinery Control Systems (MCS) Code 50. Experience with virtualized environments and technologies is critical to success in this role.

Systems Admin: 2-3 Years of Exp ideally

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

•\tMaintains fully patched and updated operating systems image 

•\tBecome subject matter expert to support the VDI and any MCS development activities 

•\tProvide engineering support for virtual and physical enterprise servers and operates/sustains the VDI 

•\tSupports physical/virtual server and storage systems, including monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair. 

•\tMaintains records of system downtime and equipment inventory.

•\tApplies revisions to host system firmware and software. 

•\tWorks with vendors to assist support activities.

•\tDevelops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. 

•\tPerforms troubleshooting as required. Leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel.

•\tInstalls, modifies, and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems.

•\tProvides server support related to other software.

•\tEnsures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical computer resources.

•\tDevelops procedures, programs, and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.

•\tDevelops and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on programmatic activity. Provides input in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and systems administration.

•\tDevelops test procedures to validate upgrade is completed and existing functionality is still operational

•\tSupport and Assist with peer review to support the software and hardware development 

•\tDevelop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect the organization's digital assets.

•\tConduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.

•\tManage firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools to safeguard network integrity.

•\tMonitor network traffic for suspicious activities and respond to security incidents.

•\tEducate and train employees on new software/hardware and security best practices and awareness.

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