Principal Systems Administrator

As a Principal System Administrator at Synergist, you will work on a specific project critical to one of our customers' needs. You will actively contribute on a team of software professionals working to deliver custom software solutions to the customer. You'll be required to analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software/hardware integration. You'll also be responsible for assisting both users and software developers with system control and access, along with general problem diagnosis and resolution. Additionally, you may find yourself conducting system performance monitoring and tuning activities, as well as assisting with capacity analysis and planning. Communication skills are a must as you will be working closely with non-technical project stakeholders and management personnel to communicate overall ideas, status, risks, and issues. Moreover, you may also be responsible for managing a team of System Administrators or serving as a mentor for Junior Administrators.Degree and Years of ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in a technical field of study and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience. An additional five (5) years of equivalent practical experience may be substituted for the degree.Minimum QualificationsAt least fifteen (15) years of systems administration administering user accounts, server configuration and management, network management, installation of software, performing backups, configuration management, and general system maintenanceLinux system administration experience (RHEL, CENTOS) and an understanding of fundamental network and distributed computing environment conceptsExperience with standard tiered help desk and escalation processes and the ability to perform problem identification, diagnosis, and resolutionsExcellent communication, customer service, and organizational skillsSelf-starter, capable of working both independently and in team environmentsProficiency with a scripting language such as Python, Perl, Bash, or equivalentExperience with installing/loading and troubleshooting Operating System softwareRequired ExperienceExperience with Linux (Red Hat)Experience with SaisonExperience with AnsibleDesired ExperienceAchievement of one or more of the following designations: Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC1), Red Hat Certified Engineer, Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator, HP Accredited Systems Engineer, and Certified Systems EngineerExperience implementing, troubleshooting, and/or maintaining IT SystemsExperience with configuring and managing UNIX and Windows Operating SystemsExperience with installing/loading and troubleshooting Operating System softwareAbility to write simple Perl/Shell scripts, and knowledge of Oracle (including installation and setup)Experience with the escalation and communication of status to management and internal customersExperience implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance within an enterprise service environmentProgramming skills in Perl and Bourne Shell or equivalentsExperience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) authentication services

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