System AdministratorAs a System Administrator, you will support the Weather Message Switching Center Replacement (WMSCR) system. You will provide expertise in software requirements analysis, design, design reviews, development, software testing, integration, installation, and maintenance of complex computer systems. You will provide expertise in the development and improvement of software development processes. You may need to work with specialists from other disciplines such as hardware, software, logistic support, and testing to produce fully integrated and responsive components and systems. Interprets and analyzes complex information systems data to develop technical documentation, system diagrams, and presentation materials. You will provide expertise in system administration, managing and maintaining the operating system, configuration of user accounts, network settings and other system parameters. Interprets and analyzes complex information systems data to develop technical documentation, system diagrams, and presentation materials.ResponsibilitiesProvide 2nd level engineering for WMSCRSupport system development, testing, integration, and deployment activities for WMSCRProvision, install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux systems hardware and software infrastructurePerform ongoing performance tuning, hardware and software upgrades, and resource optimization as required.Develop and manage Linux shell scripts to support application software testing and administrationDebug software issues in Linux and Windows environmentsPossess a technical understanding of VMWare environmentsAttend system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and any other meetings as requested to support the program and teamSupport Web Service testing using Soap UI test programParticipate in system test and key site test activities as a testerMay be tasked to support other systems within AJW-171Be on call 24/7 for site support and willing to travelQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor's degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field ORMaster's degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and nine (9) years of related work ORPhD or Doctoral in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer scienceTechnical ProficienciesStrong understanding of Unix/Linux Operating SystemsKnowledge of VMware virtual environment and Linux shell scriptingSolid understanding of IP network technologies and software tools for performance monitoring and troubleshootingTechnical understanding of systems, databases, networking, and computing environmentsKnowledge of the following:Server operations, data communications, and systems analysisNetworking, cloud computing, and enterprise system architectureNetwork security issues, policies, and implementation techniquesSoftware programming experience in languages used for NAS and NAS support systems, which may involve C, C++, Java, XML, and SQLFamiliarity with the following:Interfacing databases to client-side interfacesObject-oriented programming techniques, client/server development, cross-browser developmentPossess a technical understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Java Message Service (JMS), Web Services (NOT Web Page Development), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Communication ProtocolUnderstanding of IP addressing and configurations for all networks (Mission Support and FNTB), established and available subnet of addresses if availableAble to read, decipher, and troubleshoot XML files and WSDLsThis position requires work to be performed at the William J Hughes Technical Center and may require travel to airport locations around the USA when scheduling dictates or at management discretion.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year