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System Administrator Leader
WASHINGTON, DC

Job Title:System Administrator Leader
Job Number:0900C9B

Job Category:Systems
Primary Location:USA-DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON
Schedule:Full-time
Job Type:Regular
Employee Status:Regular
Job Posting:2009-Nov-04
Description

** Stable, great work environment on long term contract, next door to the metro **
In the position, you will have a major role in a Novell to Linux transition. Ongoing responsibilities include Linux administration and engineering, Blackberry (BES) administrator, Ironport appliances, and being the backup email administrator.
You will have a central role in planning and executing upgrades and identifying and implementing new technology. Special projects and additional responsibilities abound to keep the job fresh and technically challenging.
Must be a TEAM PLAYER
Linux server administration / engineering is a must
Candidate must have Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) expertise
Candidate must have Ironport administrative expertise
Email administration expertise is also required
The perfect candidate will have GroupWise email experience. The customer is just about to go through a conversion from Novell to Linux. If you have made this kind of a transition, tell me about the value you can bring.
Essential Job Functions
  • Coordinates with client management to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs client management of appropriate developments in technical support products.
  • Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies.
  • Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions. Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
  • Develops and analyzes highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
  • Conducts capacity planning reviews with management and approves capacity plans formulated by less experienced personnel.
  • Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application. Monitors database maintenance and provides appropriate recommendations, when required.
  • Coordinates with business development personnel on proposals and work estimates involving highly complex system administration projects and solutions.
  • Researches current systems technology and serves as subject matter expert on complex systems processes and procedures.
  • Provides technical leadership to internal and external personnel on highly complex system installation processes. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel.
  • Provides technical leadership to appropriate personnel on highly complex system administration activities. Provides technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complex technical issues.


Qualification

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
  • Seven or more years of technical experiences in a client-server environment
  • Experience working with highly complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance
  • Experience working with company products and services
  • Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures
  • Experience working with highly complex system implementations and organizational processes

Other Qualifications
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
  • Good ability to lead and work as part of a team
Remote Work Location Authorized:No
Relocation Assistance:Not Available
Clearance Level:None


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