Description

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Systems Administrator, Advanced for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1.

Job Overview:

• Configure, tune, document, manage, and monitor the operations of Linux-based operating system (OS) servers, Oracle Forms Fusion Middleware, and Azure Kubernetes Service for the agency.
• Support application deployment activities.
• Advise management on new or improved technologies and practices.
• Perform studies and evaluate new or enhanced information technology products.
• Provide support of system software through diagnosis of problems and implementation of changes to resolve problems and maintain software at the most current level.
• Oversee the operation of the systems, perform OS and application patching, and ensure backups are performed correctly.
• Support and maintain monitoring software.
• Coordinate with the security officer to protect the data of agency.
• Help the agency continue to improve security practices and maintain best practices.
• Research and offer suggestions on furthering automation of tasks.
• Demonstrate strong relationships and interpersonal skills in working with program staff and the vendor community.
• Effectively communicate with system management and networking teams to maintain coordinated infrastructure configuration.
• Support application development and effectively communicate application deployments.
• Consistently support the department's goal of reducing team silos.
• This position serves as a customer service representative on behalf of this division when interacting with customers through all communication media, as well as when responding to incidents/requests for service desk services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of established policies, procedures, and directives necessary to accomplish assignments and responsibilities.
• Contribute to team documentation supporting assigned functions, duties, and responsibilities, which provide an opportunity for knowledge transfer.
• Must be able to write for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to the Middle-Tier Support

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience directly supporting Linux server operating systems.
• Experience leveraging command line and scripting languages such as Bash, shell scripts, and YAML.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Infrastructure Technologies.
• Knowledge of implementing and supporting DevOps (including CI/CD) and DevSecOps processes.
• Knowledge supporting and maintaining code repositories, such as GitLab.
• Knowledge of container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of networking, DNS, and Active Directory concepts.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to process information logically and solve problems.
• Ability to find, understand, and share information relevant to troubleshooting and project research.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot distributed systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbal and written information.
• Basic familiarity with application programming and database concepts.
• Ability to work after normal work hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently, but also ask questions when appropriate.
• Ability to provide thoughtful input based on experience and research.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of code technologies to employ IaC (Infrastructure as Code).
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, or other searching & analytics engines, to assist with server logging maintenance.
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory business processes and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of DEP's technical environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful, innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • The pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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