Systems Administrator

ASM Research$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of technical IT experience with substantial hands-on work in middleware and web platforms.
  • Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting servers like IIS, Apache, and Tomcat on Windows and Unix/Linux.
  • Strong background in web security and SSL certificate management.
  • Proficient in diagnosing and resolving performance and connectivity issues across web and middleware layers.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills for clear collaboration with technical teams.
  • Ability to secure a Public Trust clearance for U.S.-specific federal IT roles.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and ensure stability of middleware platforms including IIS and Tomcat across diverse environments.
  • Implement deployment and configuration processes for middleware components supporting enterprise applications.
  • Manage SSL certificates and web security settings, ensuring compliance and vulnerability mitigation.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues relating to middleware performance and connectivity, including root-cause analysis.
  • Document architectures and operational procedures while maintaining inventories of web and middleware services.
  • Monitor capacity and performance, recommending enhancements based on analysis of trends.
  • Evaluate and guide the adoption of new middleware technologies into existing infrastructures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and formal training in relevant technologies.
  • Support for obtaining necessary certifications or further education within the field.
  • Flexible work environment fosters a good work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Carries out moderately complex information systems and/or information technology tasks within more than one discipline, such as application support, database administration, software quality assurance/quality control, software engineering, network telecommunications, and infrastructure operations of administration, analysis, engineering and design.
  • Monitors and supports the information technology and systems infrastructures.
  • Conducts moderately complex analysis including planning, designing, and evaluating a variety of information technology tools.
  • Serves as the back up to respond to user requests for system needs and upgrades or handles request that are more complex.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems in an efficient manner with little to no supervision.
  • Implements standards for computer operations for compatibility between hardware and software, according to specifications and parameters.
  • Administers, runs tests on, and maintains operating system and related software.
  • Schedules, performs, and monitors system backups and, when necessary, performs data recoveries.
  • Performs root cause analysis, diagnostics, and monitoring on various production systems.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements and works with team members to implement efficiencies.
  • Effectively creates and maintains relevant systems documentation and user guides.
  • Actively engaged in the planning and designing of new platforms and integrating new technologies into existing infrastructure. Evaluates new technologies and releases.
  • Conducts cost analysis of newly designed platforms and technologies.
  • Creates and reviews technical systems recovery plans to reduce down time if a system outage were to occur.
  • Reviews the problem management register and identifies actions.
  • Applies scripting methodologies to automate related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 4-6 years of experience in information technology, systems administration or other IT related field.

Other Job Specific Skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and products that include Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Microsoft Office365 and SharePoint, Microsoft Teams.
  • Applies standard methodology, techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve more complex system hardware, software or networking related problems.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate the deployment of new technology and resolve technical problems individually and as a project participant.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to non-technical employees.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, digital workspace and storage technology.


Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

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