SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR/ DEVOPS ENGINEER
The Systems Administrator/DevOps Engineer supports the Technology Services Team providing tools, technologies, and administration of systems and services. The area of responsibility includes researching and sharing latest tools and technologies, recommending process improvement, developing automation and scripting, and managing the promotion and release of Microsoft .NET stack solutions through the life cycle.
The team is open to meeting candidates that would require the ability to work on a remote basis.
Essential Functions:
- Install, configure, document, and administer application, database, and web servers in virtual and cloud environments
- Perform software upgrades including the planning, test, validation, and coordination with infrastructure & security teams
- Perform health & performance monitoring, system tuning, and recommended configuration changes
- Provide recommendations regarding system hardware, hosting, and software
- Develop and maintain scripts, scheduled tasks, and automations for system deployment and management processes
- Work closely with developers and database administrators to automate deployment and lfe cycle management
- Administer the Source Code Management (SCM) system, Continuous Integration (Cl) deployment system, as well as development and production environments
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in an information technology, computer science, or related discipline
- 3 years of experience managing and administering Microsoft server systems in a virtual and/or enterprise cloud environment
- 1 year of experience supporting developers and development environments using C#.NET
- Knowledge of SQL administration, performance tuning, monitoring, and backup operations
- Training and/or certification in Microsoft server systems, Azure cloud, or DEVOPS desirable
Technology Skills:
- C# .NET Framework
- Web server technologies including Microsoft IIS, Azure Web Application, and Tomcat
- MS SQL server 2012, Azure SQL database engine administration, monitoring, and management
- System administration skills in enterprise environments including the management of permissions, performance monitoring, optimization, COO, and DR
- Understanding and operational knowledge of DEVOPS toolsets including SCM, Cl, Deployment, Change Control, and tracking. (i.e., TeamCity, JIRA, WebDeploy, Plastic SCM)
- Scripting in PowerShell, CScript, SQL, and VBscript
- Understanding of UNIX/LINUX administration desirable
Critical Success Factors:
- Ability to learn new tools and skills quickly providing documentation and guidance for users
- Ability to write clean and readable documentation and instructions for technical and non-technical users
- Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, security, encryption, and software engineering practices
- Knowledge and interest in continuous integration/continuous delivery systems and practices
- Critical thinkingProblem solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
- Team player with ability to provide strong input and contribution
