Senior UNIX/Windows Systems Administration Supervisor

The Center for Communications Research - CCR-P: Princeton; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) Center for Communications Research in Princeton, NJ seeks a Supervisor of Computer Systems Administration. You will oversee day-to-day computing systems operations, guide system upgrades, and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years' UNIX/Windows administration, strong scripting, and the ability to manage staff and coordinate with security/compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in UNIX and Windows system administration.
• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience supervising a team (performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and disciplining).
• Extensive experience with LAN and WAN configuration and performance analyses.
• High competence in shell programming, Python, Perl, and HTML.
• Experience in installing, configuring and upgrading Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-37 and 800-53.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and define CCR-P computing systems and network environment with IT Manager to ensure high availability.
• Plan upgrades and coordinate new servers and configurations; develop test and implementation plans.
• Work with ISSM to ensure security requirements and disaster recovery procedures compliance.
• Oversee research and response to problem reports and resolve with Systems Administrators.
• Review and revise IT procedures for software configuration and shutdown/reboot protocols.
• Plan staffing levels and schedules; supervise the IT systems administration team.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals; interview and hire recommendations.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

UNIX system administration

Windows system administration

Team supervision

LAN/WAN configuration

Shell scripting

Python

Perl

HTML

Linux operating systems

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) Center for Communications Research in Princeton, NJ seeks a Supervisor of Computer Systems Administration. You will oversee day-to-day computing systems operations, guide system upgrades, and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years' UNIX/Windows administration, strong scripting, and the ability to manage staff and coordinate with security/compliance requirements.