Sr Systems Administrator Train Control Information SystemsSalary Range: $104,319.50-$123,077.00
Minimum Knowledge and Experience:- Must have a BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar technical related field and minimum 8 years of related Windows and/or Unix or Linux Systems Administration experience OR possess 15 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years administering Linux based systems assuring configuration control and automation where possible including sub-systems, patching, packaging, performance tuning, networking, user management, and security.
- 5+ years experience administering VMware EXSI or Proxmox Clusters
- 5+ years experience administering mass storage solutions such as TrueNAS and NetApp
- 5+ years experience setting up SANs with iSCSI
- Strong background and experience troubleshooting, debugging applications, and performing root cause analysis of system failures.
- Must be able to work under pressure in restoring high priority systems back to operations
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with speed and efficiency
- Self-directed, able to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills with respect to a variety of technical problems from basic to highly complex scope on a variety of equipment, (e.g. desktop PCs, workstations, servers, switches, storage, and other specialized computer systems).
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines while simultaneously managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills.
Additional Preferred Qualifications and Skills:- Experience with Enterprise Infrastructure in a railroad environment, specifically related to signals, communications and train control systems, PTC.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other *nix certification.
- Hand On experience diagnosing network related issues
- Ability to navigate, debug, and modify programs in high level programming languages
- Ability to write PERL, python, and shell scripts
- Experience with administering database systems (e.g. SQL, Oracle).
- Experience with inter-application messaging systems (e.g. JBOS, MQ)
Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):- Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance.
- Administer and maintain systems responsible for dispatching and train control, ensuring continuous availability and high reliability.
- Develop, refine, implement, and maintain technical and operational documentation, (policies, procedures, and standards), to meet compliance responsibilities.
- Documentation of all systems for disaster recovery, integrity and repeatability, and cross training purposes.
- Prepare change requests and make modifications to systems consistent with corporate change management processes.
- Ensure system security, make vulnerability assessments, and take necessary steps to mitigate risks.
- Monitor systems, and network / messaging traffic logs for unusual activity, and make recommendations or act based on those findings.
- Administer testing and evaluation of system patches and updates in test environments prior to deployment on production computers and equipment.
- Manage direct subordinate personnel charged with similar duties.
- Lead groups in gathering information for performing root cause analysis of system failures.
- Participate in designing system infrastructure, solutions and applications.
- Work with teams to resolve issues that are uncovered or occur during day-to-day operations.
- Interface regularly with staff from other departments, communicating system issues and responding to requests for assistance and information.
- Be on call to manage and/or troubleshoot system problems to address above responsibilities.
Working Conditions (including Physical Demands)- Must be available to respond to emergency calls 24/7
Additional StatementsApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
