What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Pratt Industries?
Pratt Industries USA is seeking a full time Systems Administrator / Database Administrator to join
our applications team in Wichita, KS.
Responsibilities will include database and server administration and configuration. Applicant
will install, configure and manage servers, virtual servers and various databases across the Pratt
business system landscape.
Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Some travel is required.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science (or similar), upcoming degree
completion, or equivalent work experience.
Basic knowledge of SQL and / or experience with Oracle or MSSQL databases.
Experience with Linux or Windows Server environments.
Strong problem solving skills.
Beneficial Qualifications / Experience :
Virtual Server Environments
NAS / SAN Storage Environments
Linux / Windows Shell scripting
Sybase or PostGres database
Oracle PLSQL
WSUS management
Understanding of WAN / LAN concepts
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and systems manuals / handbooks.
Ability to write technical procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present and communicate
technical information and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, vendors,
and customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, volume, and net present value. Ability to evaluate technical alternatives and
interpret systems performance figures and statistics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office (including Word and Excel as well as other MS software)
Hardware and software systems support (experience in company specific hardware and software
or similar required)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, sit and stand. Vision requirements
include : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the
work environment is usually loud.
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.
