LanceSoft, Inc. · 1 month ago
Sr System Administrator
Hampton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
10+ years expLanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator who will be responsible for deploying and supporting new technologies at HRT. The role involves implementing and supporting datacenter infrastructure, providing problem resolution services, and ensuring compliance with cyber security standards.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Takes part in all phases of the infrastructure system lifecycle including requirements gathering, hardware design, software deployment and configuration, testing, commissioning, cutover, integration, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
Configures and deploys hardware including servers, storage, networking, end-point devices, etc. at all HRT sites as needed to support ongoing projects and initiatives
Deploys and configures operating systems, services, and applications on existing infrastructure in support of the agency’s line of business applications such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Revenue Systems, Business Intelligence & Database Systems, Safety and Security Systems
Builds out, tests, and commissions virtualization solutions utilizing VMware vCenter, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Microsoft Azure IaaS platforms
Deploys workloads into a virtualized environment through either new VM provisioning or by utilizing a P2V (physical to virtual) conversion approach
Develops and executes infrastructure Preventative Maintenance Plans
Implements software and firmware updates in accordance with the manufacturer guidelines for the entire datacenter stack, including hardware, storage, operating system, hypervisors, applications, and associated management tools
Establishes and maintains cyber security posture for entrusted systems through application of sound cyber security engineering principles such as implementation of access control, utilization of least privilege principles, central authentication mechanism deployment, as well as following vendor recommendations
Monitors internal system operations, troubleshoots and repairs system accordingly
Takes a leading role in the Incident Response activities including identification, stabilization, resolution, documentation, and closure as per established guidelines
Assures State of Good Repair compliance
Provides support for safety-sensitive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Performs after-hours “on call” duties as per established policies and rotation schedule
Implements, tests, and provides ongoing support for the backup solutions using “backup to disk” and “backup to cloud” methodologies
Strives for automation and centralized management solutions deployment in all implementations; administers SCCM server
Configures endpoint antivirus protection, intrusion detection systems, host firewalls; integrates with security systems; establishes log collection
Develops and maintains System Design Documentation, Tailored Procedure Documents, and other supporting documentation
Provides support for the specialized Transit line-of-business software packages and systems
Performs advanced Office 365 administration tasks, including Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, etc
Monitors various system logs for problems or unusual behavior
Follows principles of Project Management, Change Management, and Configuration Management
Remains a cyber security practitioner at all times
Manages records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures
Performs other duties as required by the Sr. Director of Technology Services
Qualification
Required
Ability to install, configure, and maintain server hardware, operating systems, and software is required
Client ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge server hardware. Mid and entry level SAN hardware, such as Client MSA, Dell PowerVault, Compellent, EqualLogic
In depth knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems and Active Directory technologies including domain administration, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, ADFS, Certificate Authority administration, etc
In depth knowledge of the file and printing services, Remote Desktop Services, WSUS, IIS, RADIUS, and other Windows server roles
Proficiency in shared storage administration and performance tuning (SAN/NAS/DAS environments)
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware 6.5+ and Hyper-V), clustering, high availability, fault tolerance, DRS, load balancing
In depth knowledge of backup software and BCDR process implementation. Ability to support typical enterprise workloads such as database servers, application servers, Microsoft Exchange
Broad understanding of WAN/LAN communications, VPN technologies, IP addressing, etc. In depth knowledge of central management tools (SCCM) and system monitoring tools (Solarwinds). Scripting language expertise (PowerShell)
In depth knowledge of the IaaS platforms (MS Azure) and SaaS platforms (Office 365). Apply critical thinking to quickly identify problems and implement solutions with minimal downtime
Utilize software and hardware diagnostic tools to identify, diagnose, and repair complex problems affecting system availability and performance
Using logic and wholistic analysis identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
Be able to qualify decisions with solid reasoning and justification. Ability to multitask and perform a multitude of administrative and engineering tasks at one time unsupervised
Effectively collaborate in a team environment or work independently as needed
Provide mentorship to others and perform knowledge transfer as required
Maintain awareness of advances in information technology and developments in cyber security realms
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong work ethic is required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems or a related field. Certifications and applicable job experience may be counted in lieu of education requirement
Over 10 years of infrastructure management and administration experience with progressively escalating responsibilities, with at least 5 years of infrastructure project implementation experience
Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies; knowledge of server hardware and troubleshooting skills; demonstrable experience with data storage systems management (SAN/NAS) and virtualization; experience in backup technologies; experience with application administration; experience establishing and supporting hybrid datacenter environments leveraging IaaS offerings (Microsoft Azure and Amazon EC2); experience in managing SaaS environments (Office 365); experience working in environments that utilized Change Management and other ITIL concepts is a plus
Company
LanceSoft, Inc.
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ram Karuppusamy
Chairman & CEO
Simon Dealy
Chief Financial Officer
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