Senior Systems Administrator (Data Center Linux Specialist)

Cherokee Nation - Reston, VA

Full-time - Senior

Reston, VA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Senior Systems Administrator (Data Center Linux Specialist) is responsible for managing and supporting a complex data center environment that includes both physical and virtual servers. This role involves configuring and tuning systems, implementing security controls, and providing support for various database systems and server environments. The position requires a strong background in Linux and Windows server administration, as well as experience with SQL and Oracle databases. The role also includes responsibilities for scripting, troubleshooting, and ensuring the performance and security of the data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide configuring and tuning of systems including Windows, Oracle, SQL, Microsoft Hyper-V, PowerShell scripting, and Linux servers.
• Create and implement scripts in an enterprise environment for Hyper-V administration, failover cluster administration, and Windows server administration.
• Perform routine backups of failover SQL cluster and manage storage for the cluster.
• Assist with Tier 1/2/3 support issues and perform patch management and vulnerability mitigation.
• Design, configure, implement, and maintain failover SQL cluster hardware and software configurations according to best practices.
• Assist in the implementation of security controls in accordance with Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or Information Technology preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in systems administration.
• Extensive knowledge in SQL and Oracle database systems.
• Proficient in Windows, Oracle, SQL, Microsoft Hyper-V, PowerShell scripting, and Linux servers.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM.
• Knowledge of shell scripting in Bash or Python.
• Familiarity with network configuration and high availability clusters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Other possible benefits as provided