System Administrator

EVTKS

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field.
  • Alternative to degree: Certificate in related 2-year program with relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience required.
  • Proficient in designing and implementing thin client configurations.
  • Experienced in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with VMware Omnissa Horizon.
  • Skilled in scripting with PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and administer enterprise thin client VDI infrastructure.
  • Organize the lifecycle of thin client endpoints and master images.
  • Optimize VDI thin client configuration for user experience.
  • Support operational deployments and facility configurations.
  • Optimize connection to VDI infrastructure ensuring performance and desktop delivery.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for system tasks and configuration management.
  • Manage network and hardware infrastructure, including server and lab systems.
  • Execute enterprise-wide patch management strategies for all endpoints.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Clear opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


As a System Administrator, you will join our Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The team supports the FAA's Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) platform, which replaces multiple legacy Information Display Systems (IDSs) in over 500 air traffic control facilities. It provides static and real-time consolidated data to controllers, including weather, airport runway status/visibility, maps, and facility directives aimed at improving efficiency.

Job Duties:
  • Design and administer enterprise thin client VDI infrastructure as second level engineering support by:
  • Organize the lifecycle of 10ZiG Zero Client (thin client) endpoints (or equivalent) and master images.
  • Optimize VDI thin client configuration, VDI pool to ensure seamless user experiences.
  • Support operational deployments and facility configurations, such as creating instructions for first level support operators to deploy the thin clients.
  • Optimize connection to Omnissa Horizon VDI infrastructure and virtual machine storage, ensuring performance tuning, system hardening and seamless desktop delivery to endpoints.
  • Develop and maintain scripts to automate system tasks and configuration management.
  • Manage and maintain network and hardware infrastructure, such server racking, cable, and lab systems, such as 10ZiG Zero Clients, Raritan Dominion KVMs and ZPE Console servers.
  • Execute enterprise-wide patch management strategies for all endpoints and lab hardware.
  • Monitor and maintain hardware inventory throughout its lifecycle.

Education & Experience Requirement:
  • Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Programming or similar science/technology degree.

OR

  • A Certificate of Training in a two-year Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Programming or similar curriculum from a community college, vocational education school, or military training may be substituted in lieu of the associate of science degree, depending on other qualifications or experience.
  • 9 years of experience is required.


Required:
  • Design and implement configurations for thin clients, including management of devices such as 10ZiG Zero Clients.
  • Design, administer, and configure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments using VMware Omnissa Horizon.
  • Experience with scripting languages, including PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure and connectivity.
  • Capable of managing responsibilities independently while contributing to team success in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and adapt to new technologies.
  • Professional verbal and written communication.


Preferred:
  • Working experience in patching, firmware and software asset management systems, hardening version control (e.g. git), server racking, cable management, and maintaining lab environments.
  • National Airspace Systems (NAS) experience.


This position may require ~10% travel. It is a full-time position and will generally be in a cubicle environment.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

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