Systems Administrator Ii Jobs

General Summary:

Under general supervision, a Senior System Administrator installs, configures and maintains the servers and related systems required to support the O'Reilly computing environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs OS patches and resolves software related issues
• Create or update advanced system documentation
• Performs user account and group administration for servers in area of responsibility Performs periodic review of accounts and security settings per audit requirements
• Manage tasks and gain a general understanding of project management principles
• Monitors server hardware and configuration to ensure integrity of data and software
• Lead various meetings to gather system requirements and project details
• Debug and correct complex system defects
• Monitors ticketing system and addresses issues in a timely manner
• Provides level II help support assistance to the PC Support department
• Perform analysis of systems, hardware or software to uncover issues and solve problems
• Test systems to validate proper functionality and performance
• Conduct system demos to educate and train others in the use of system
• Recommend system improvements and changes to systems, as needed
• Open support tickets with 3rd party vendor to resolve issues if needed
• Guides projects through the complete implementation life cycle
• Participate or lead the development of multiple projects at one time

Other Job Functions:

• Conduct project lessons learned activities
• Provide project updates as needed
• Provide pager support for area of responsibility as required
• Responds to operational needs which may involve working after hours and/or travel to resolve issues
• Mentor system administrators or interns
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities:

Required:

• Must work well in a team environment,
• Advanced system debugging and testing knowledge
• Intermediate knowledge of network communication protocols
• Solid understanding of one or more server operating systems supported by department
• Ability to learn independently
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• 2+ years knowledge of Linux server administration or related area
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights/weekends
• Ability to understand complex computer systems (multiple programs, databases, communications etc)
• Ability to effectively multitask
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate knowledge of and system and hardware resource management, troubleshooting and tuning
• Ability to write advanced technical documentation
• Good verbal and written communications skills

Desired:

• Experience with scripting and automation tools used in server environments
• A Bachelors of science in a technology related field