IT Ops Senior Systems Administrator

Kforce Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to enhance their IT operations in San Diego. This role is pivotal in ensuring the functionality of essential software and IT systems, involving tasks like installing software, monitoring security, and maintaining backups. Ideal candidates will possess a solid technical background, particularly with IBM systems, and be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join this dynamic team and contribute to delivering exceptional IT services that drive organizational success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in system administration roles.
• Good understanding of technical equipment and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Install software and provide support for applications on servers.
• Monitor and maintain production systems, backups, and patches.
• Assist with network security access and user access reviews.

Skills

System Administration

Network Security

Technical Documentation

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

IBM AS/400

IBM iSeries

EMC SAN

Apache Servers

IBM Web Services

Job description

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Base pay range

$94,000.00/yr - $128,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is looking for an IT Ops Senior Systems Administrator in San Diego, CA. Overview: This role plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company's Information Technology functions. The role is primarily responsible, under general to intermittent supervision, for helping ensure the functionality of company software and IT systems. The Senior System Administrator, IBMi installs software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, resolves issues, maintains data backups, monitors system configuration, and performs other similar tasks. This person assists with projects related to their functional area by performing related IT tasks as assigned. Essential Functions:

• Install software and provide support of applications residing on servers as needed
• Analyze and monitor network security access, conducting user access reviews as necessary
• Assist in maintaining policies, practices, and SOX controls related to field of expertise; Properly document policies, practices, and controls for future reference, updating information as needed
• Ensure adequate backup and replication of all systems under direction from the IBM Systems Manager
• Provide storage area network (SAN) support under direction from the IBM Systems Manager
• Use expertise to support and provide guidance to Helpdesk and PC Specialists; Help resolve escalated issues as needed
• Assist with desktop related support and configuration tasks under the direction of the PC Manager
• Monitor/maintain Production, HA and DR systems - backups, patching, storage, other duties as needed
• Develop and distribution performance reporting using IBM tools
• Perform off hours work and other duties as business needs arise
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Computer-related degree from a technical school, or similar training, along with a minimum of five year of experience in system administration related role(s)
• Good understanding of technical equipment and software packages
  
  

Good Understanding With

• IBM AS/400, IBM iSeries, IBM Power 9
• EMC SAN and storage devices, IBM DS8000 Storage
• VTL backups, BRMS, cluster environment
• Performance monitoring
• Apache Servers
• IBM Web services
• System maintenance (IPL, PTF, SAVSYS)
• CL programming a plus
• Knowledge of IT security best practices
• An understanding of COBIT, ISACA, SANS Frameworks
• Self-starter with the demonstrated ability to learn/adapt to new technologies and techniques
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and communication skills required
• Passionate about delivering excellence in customer service within a team environment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business/technological periodicals, procedures, and journals
• Ability to write procedure manuals
• Ability to be patient and train less experienced team members; Respond to questions, build capability
• Ethical, with a commitment to company values
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Banking

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