Informatics System Administrator

Tekskills inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in Houston is seeking a skilled support specialist with a degree in a computer-related or scientific discipline. Responsibilities include first line technical support, change management administration, and creating clear technical documentation. The ideal candidate has experience in software development, is detail-oriented, and possesses strong problem-solving skills. The role offers an opportunity for collaboration in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or scientific discipline.
• Experience in software development and operations within a team.
• Proficient in multiple programming or scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line technical support for application server issues.
• Change management administration for system updates.
• Produce clear technical documentation covering issue resolutions.

Skills

Technical support

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Programming languages

Education

4 year degree in a computer related or scientific discipline

BE

Job description

Initial Responsibilities

• First line technical support for Informatics application server issues
• Change management administration for system updates and modifications
• Provide assistance to planning and implementing server upgrades and new software releases, including communication to end-users
• Steward client application deployments -- ensure end-users are running client software that is compatible to deployed server versions
• Risk assessment / controls catalog facilitator
• Stewardship of developer software acquisitions and records (i.e., SAMP requests)
• Stewardship of Informatics enterprise licenses
• Account management support for Informatics, including
  • Custodian of application access and access review processes
  • Custodian of password and account management applications
• Produce clear, concise technical documentation for knowledge capture, covering issue resolutions, managed changes, security and controls, etc.

Potential Responsibilities

• Publication of Experiment Definition files to production servers
• System security report reviewer (e.g., review of database audit reports)
• Publication of web applications to Informatics’ production web servers
• SharePoint site maintenance for Informatics
• Development of utility programs to aid in system configuration and maintenance activities

Requirements

• 4 year degree in either a computer related or scientific discipline (physics, chemistry or biology) with programming or extensive technical software experience
• Exposure to systems administration
• Knowledge of relational databases
• Experience in development operations in a team environment
• Possess a high degree of attention to detail
• Problem solver (identify solutions, not problems)
• Proficiency in a reasonable number of common programming or scripting languages
• Demonstrated ability to deliver at or ahead of project deadlines
• Team-focused and highly self-motivated with a desire to explore new approaches and technology in a fast paced software development group
• Enjoys sharing ideas and collaborating with others to achieve a common goal
• Works both independently and as a member of a team in development of creative and scalable solutions.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with business personnel at various levels within multiple organizations

Desired

• 4+ years of experience
• Scientific background with research experience or advanced degree
• Understanding of object oriented programming and design
• Exposure to security and controls around user account management

Desired years of experience*

4-5 years

Education/ Certifications (Required)

BE

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Additional Information

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