Systems Administrator
Rockville, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Systems Administrator

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to administer a portfolio of custom and COTS software applications operating in the Windows Server, Solaris and Red Hat Linux server environments.

Responsibilities/Duties:

* Install, configure and administer custom and COTS software applications that operate in the server environment
* Provide troubleshooting, tuning, and administration support for Red Hat Enterprise and Oracle Linux servers. Note, primary OS administration is performed by another team.
* Administer Windows Server 10 physical and virtual server environments. Note, primary OS administration is performed by another team.
* Administer a variety of application servers including Apache Tomcat, Adobe ColdFusion, Oracle WebLogic, various web servers, Oracle application servers (Forms, Reports, Oracle Policy Automation, Fusion Middleware), and more
* Provide periodic on-call 24 hours emergency response support on a rotation basis
* Implement automated monitoring and alerting frameworks
* Monitor server and application performance and availability
* Manage, monitor, and respond to alerts for the systems and services that are being maintained
* Proactively review server logs for security, performance and unusual activity concerns
* Coordinate server and application patching efforts including impact analysis and testing
* Perform testing in response to environmental patches, upgrades and configuration changes
* Administer OS scripts on application servers
* Support desktop application compatibility troubleshooting
* Conduct capacity planning reviews with management
* Develop and analyze highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance
* Research current systems technologies and serve as subject matter expert on complex systems processes and procedures
* Provide technical solutions and escalated support for non-routine, highly complex technical issues
* Document standard operating procedures
* Support disaster recovery exercises and incidents
* Create and track performance metrics

Required Qualifications

Required Skills:

* 5+ years of relevant experience with Windows and Linux System Administration
* Proven experience maintaining the application servers such as those listed above
* Ability to document processes and work within a quality improvement environment
* Demonstrated working knowledge of web architectures including: web and web application servers, encryption, n-tier development/development strategies, databases, security mechanisms, directories, etc.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills are a must
* Ability to maintain positive and healthy relationships with all project team members and customers
* Understanding of server, application and network security hardening and validation techniques
* Familiarity with web products and servers such as web servers, URL, Browsers, Internet performance tools, web search engines, directory services, switching technologies, DNS services and Internet security services

Education/Certification Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
* Oracle Certified Professional is a plus
* Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is a plus

Clearance Requirements:

* U.S. Citizen or permanent resident and meet 3-year US residency requirement with the ability to attain a Public Trust clearance

Location: Rockville, MD

Desired Qualifications

Desired Skills:

* Experience with Oracle 12g database and Oracle Fusion Middleware products
* Experience with Tomcat, WebLogic, Apache, and Oracle HTTP servers
* Agile training or certifications, such as Certified Scrum Master

Salient CRGT is a leading provider of health, data analytics, cloud, agile software development, mobility, cyber security, and infrastructure solutions. We support these core capabilities with full lifecycle IT services and training-to help our customers meet critical goals for pivotal missions. We are purpose-built for IT transformation supporting federal civilian, defense, homeland, and intelligence agencies, as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

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Salient CRGT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by applicable anti-discrimination laws.