Information Technology System Administrator

Infojini Inc

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an IT System Administrator in Los Angeles. The role involves troubleshooting, monitoring systems, and database management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in Windows and Linux server administration, along with certifications in information security. This is a contract position offering opportunities in IT services and consulting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience; OR Master's degree and two years.
Experience in deploying and administering Windows and Linux servers.
Familiar with database and web administration.

Responsibilities

Provide troubleshooting and monitoring for systems.
Assist with system upgrades and patches.
Execute disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Security analysis

Database management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

SQL Server

Apache

Microsoft IIS

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

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Overview

Title: IT System Administrator

Duration: 6+ Months contract

Job Description:

JOB DUTIES

Responsibilities

Provides high level troubleshooting, monitoring, analysis, and documentation of systems and applications for tuning, consistent configuration, vulnerabilities, and optimization.
Assists with upgrades and patches to systems.
Executes disaster recovery plan for area of responsibility.
Assists in the design of systems related to the related discipline.
May participate on a project team.
Performs other related Information Technology System Administrator job duties as required.

Database Administration

Assists with the development of plans and instructions, determines configurations, capacity, and installs software related to the Database or Web.
Assists with the development of plans and instructions, determines configurations, capacity, and installs upgrades and patches related to the Database or Web.
Develops and updates documents related to the Database or Web.
Troubleshoots and debugs enterprise level problems related to the Database or Web.
Develops and executes Disaster Recovery plan for Database or Web.
Prepares Database or Web requirements and develops Database or Web structures.
Estimates time, resources, and scope related to Database or Web projects.
Performs tasks related to implementation of Database or Web projects.
Researches and analyzes current trends in Database or Web technologies, tools, and best practices.
Assists in designing Database or Web architecture and standards to ensure data integrity, security, and availability.

Security Administration

Plans and designs security access for the infrastructure for internal and external environments.
Plans and participates in the design with the implementation of security measures for the hardware, software, and infrastructure for internal and external environments.
Plans and configures security interfaces for desktop, enterprise systems, and Web environments.
Develops and executes Disaster Recovery plan for systems recovery.
Remediates and resolves security issues and events using results from monitoring reports.
Performs security analysis, diagnosis and reporting for system security issues in support of audits.
Researches and analyzes current trends in security requirements, technologies, tools, and best practices.
Develops and updates documents related to the administration and operation of the security.
Develops the disaster recovery plan, and executes the plan for Information Security.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience.

A degree in a related field is defined as: Computer Information System or Computer Science or related

Relevant Experience is defined as: two years of experience if you have a Master’s degree or four years of experience if you have a Bachelor’s degree in deploying, configuring, administering, and debugging: Windows and Linux servers, web servers (such as IIS, Apache, WebLogic or JBoss); OR Microsoft SharePoint & web certificates or Microsoft SQL Server databases.

General Required Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and procedures of Information Technology; systems analysis; application, and peripheral equipment; principles and practices of system testing, analysis, data management and integrity; hardware and software configuration; operational characteristics of various computer systems; system administration for related discipline; disaster recovery practices; and current office technology and equipment.

Database Administration Required Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and procedures of database and web administration; principles, practices, and procedures of data management and application software; operational characteristics of server operating systems; and methods and techniques to develop, test, and implement database or web application systems.

General Required Skills and Abilities to: Serve as project lead on large systems for design, analysis, test, and implementation; respond to system problems and administration; analyze requests and provide customer assistance for solutions; maintain confidentiality for proprietary and personal information; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.

Security Administration Required Knowledge of: Separation of duties in supporting creation of roles and responsibilities within applications and systems; directory or server interfaces for security levels; layered security methods; security methods for operating systems; security environments and requirements for applications; Network Security Monitoring and Incident Response operations; remediation methods; information technologies such as computer hardware and software, operating systems, and networking technologies; and concepts of computer forensics.

Database Administration Required Skills and Abilities to: Monitor and optimize database and web systems; install, configure and support database and web related software, upgrades, and patches; backup and recover database and web related systems; and perform research and development in database and web technologies.

Security Administration Required Skills and Ability to: Create roles in applications and systems using information security practices and standards; investigate and remediate cyber incidents; recommend configuration changes to improve security without degrading workflows; identify, analyze, remediate and report on cyber security incidents.

Desires Experience Below:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience.

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and newer, SQL Server databases administration 2012 and newer, Microsoft SharePoint System Administration, Apache and Microsoft IIS.

KNOWLEDGE IN: principles, practices, and procedures of Microsoft SQLServer database and web system administration (IIS, Apache Tomcat); principles, practices, and procedures of data management;

MUST HAVE: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and newer, SQL Server databases administration 2012 and newer, Microsoft SharePoint System Administration, Apache and Microsoft IIS. The Information Technology System Administrator III will assist the Senior System Administrator to troubleshoot, monitor, analyze, and document systems, applications, operating on Microsoft Windows and Linux servers on various platforms. This may entail performing software installation, upgrade, and patches. The Information Technology System Administrator III may assist with the management and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases, websites, multi-tier applications, and Microsoft SharePoint applications/sites as well as assist the Senior System Administrator with new projects and system or application implementation.

Maintain confidentiality for proprietary and personal information, Team Player, Problem Solver, Multi task and handles pressure well.

Detail orient, Project Oriented, Negotiator, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills a must.

Certificates

Valid Certified Information Systems Security Professional (For the Security Administrator at all levels.)

Valid Certified Information Systems Auditor (For the Security Administrator at all levels.)

Seniority level