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.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, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNCs Corporate team
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 10 or more years of relevant experience
- Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- 5 &43; years experience implementing and supporting AWS and Azure Cloud Operations
- 5 &43; years Experience implementing and supporting VMware (VRealize, VRealize Operations, VRealize Automation)
- 5 &43; years Experience with IT Operations Monitoring Tools (PRTG, VROperations, Solarwinds)
- Ability to Trouble shoot Network connectivity between Server Infrastructure
- Certifications AWS Cloud Foundations
- Azure Fundamentals
- Prior experience with systems administration in Windows or Linux environments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with others
- Demonstrate a customer care philosophy that ensures a high level of customer satisfaction
- Proven organizational skills with an attention to detail
- Experience leading large, enterprise-level projects and working with vendors
- An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
- Two of the following:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
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 annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
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:
This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. 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.
