Senior System Administrator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in Houston, TX. This position requires advanced knowledge of system administration concepts, processes, practices, and procedures. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting, configuring, and maintaining a variety of operating systems, servers, and virtual/cloud environments. Your role will also involve performing software installations and upgrades, ensuring optimal system performance, managing backups, and promoting best practices through documentation and audits.

Primary Responsibilities:

• System Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain operating system workstations and servers, including virtual, cloud, and web servers, ensuring alignment with business processing requirements.
• Software Installation & Upgrades: Perform software installations and upgrades to operating systems and associated software packages. Schedule and execute these installations/upgrades in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• System Monitoring & Tuning: Monitor, evaluate, and fine-tune system performance to ensure optimal operational efficiency, applying advanced troubleshooting techniques as needed.
• Data Integrity Management: Ensure data integrity on workstations and servers by implementing and managing appropriate hardware and software solutions.
• Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage a comprehensive backup schedule, including system backups and database archive operations. Ensure recoverability of critical data/media through both internal and external storage solutions.
• Standard Operating Procedures: Develop, promote, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and efficiency in all systems administration tasks.
• Hardware & Software Audits: Conduct routine hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Configuration Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library, including all supporting documentation related to system configuration and operations.
• Collaboration & Support: Provide senior-level support for business processing requirements, working under general supervision to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Policy & Procedure Compliance: Ensure adherence to IT policies, procedures, and best practices while managing and supporting system installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
  
  
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• 7 years of experience in senior-level systems administration with advanced practical knowledge of operating systems, server management, and cloud technologies.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• New hires assigned on this project will be required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol tests per our client's contract requirements.
• Ability to work on site
• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in system installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, including both hardware and software.
• Strong experience with system monitoring, performance tuning, and backup/recovery management.
• Excellent understanding of IT policies, procedures, and best practices related to systems administration.
• Experience conducting audits and managing configuration databases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Salary Description

$60,000 - $105,000