System Administrator

Interon IT Solutions; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDOT MTA seeks a skilled UNIX/Linux System Administrator to monitor and coordinate data operations. You will ensure backups, security procedures, and capacity planning, while coordinating with vendors and users. The role includes scripting, maintenance, and leading project work under MDOT MTA management.

Ideal candidates have 5 years in IT with UNIX/Linux experience and a strong drive for reliability, uptime, and standards compliance. In-person interviews in Maryland are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline required.
• Bachelor's degree equivalence may substitute for experience.
• 5 years in a computer-related field with security focus.
• 4 years in administering multiuser UNIX/Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Grant and disable UNIX/Linux access for users and systems.
• Troubleshoot UNIX/Linux system and hardware problems on-call or on-site.
• Install and remove UNIX/Linux equipment and hardware.
• Analyze system problems and performance, propose solutions.
• Maintain and monitor system scheduler (CRON).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts.
• Monitor system performance and coordinate maintenance with customers.
• Lead tasks for projects assigned by MDOT MTA management.
• Update server configurations to meet MDOT and State standards.
• Perform backups and provide monthly activity reports.

Skills

UNIX/Linux

System monitoring

Backups & DR

Scripting

Vendor coordination

Security compliance

Customer support

Education

Associate's degree in CS/IS/Business

Bachelor's degree equivalence

Tools

UNIX/Linux

CRON

Maximo Service Desk

Power Term

Job description

Location: 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD

Duration: 5-year project: 2-year base term plus three 1-year options

Openings: 1 position

Interview: In-person interview required

Resume requirement: One-page resume only

Labor category: Statewide Agile Resources and Teams 2024 - Administrator, System

Position overview

Monitor and coordinate data system operations, including security procedures and communication with end users. Ensure system backups are performed and that backup storage and rotation are maintained. Monitor and record system performance and capacity, arrange vendor services or reconfiguration, and anticipate system expansion needs. Assist managers with State data security compliance. Coordinate software development, user training, network management, and minor equipment installation and repair.

Required Qualifications Education

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, business, or another related technical discipline.
• A bachelor's degree in one of these disciplines equals 1 year of specialized experience and 2 years of general experience.
• An additional year of specialized experience may be substituted for the required education.

General experience

5 years of experience in a computer-related field.

Specialized experience

4 year of experience administering multiuser, shared-processor systems and data communications networks.

Duties and responsibilities

• Grant and disable employee access in UNIX/Linux security files and databases.
• Troubleshoot UNIX/Linux system and hardware problems, including on-call remote support and/or on-site support.
• Install and remove UNIX/Linux equipment and hardware.
• Analyze UNIX/Linux system problems and performance and recommend solutions.
• Maintain the system scheduler, CRON.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate manual processes.
• Install and configure Power Term and dumb terminals.
• Monitor system performance.
• Coordinate with customers and technical staff to schedule preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Serve as task leader for projects assigned by the TO Manager.
• Update software and hardware configurations for Unisys SVR4, HP-UNIX, Linux Enterprise Server, or minicomputers.
• Document software and hardware configuration changes.
• Use Maximo Service Desk to record and track changes or fixes to the UNIX/Linux environment.
• Provide guidance and instruction for future system hardware and software allocations.
• Update MTA's UNIX/Linux servers to meet MDOT and State standards.
• Apply hardware, database, and system patches to keep systems current.
• Perform backups.
• Provide monthly status reports summarizing activities, completed tasks, and work items.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by MDOT MTA management.