Systems Administrator, Senior
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pearl Harbor, HI, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Strong background in implementing and managing enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Advanced problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Experience managing IT operations across multiple simultaneous projects.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Knowledge of best practices in IT service delivery and technical documentation preparation.
Full description
Overview
Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.The Work
The Systems Administrator, Senior will manage the configuration, operation, and optimization of complex business systems, including mainframe, mini, and client/server-based environments. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in computer system administration, focusing on Windows and UNIX-based systems (such as Red Hat Linux and Solaris), and will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless functionality, security, and efficiency of system operations across multiple projects with varying schedules.
The System Administrator will be responsible for diagnosing system faults, troubleshooting issues, performing capacity analyses, and implementing preventive maintenance. Additionally, the role includes analyzing and resolving hardware and software issues, reviewing system documentation, installing and testing software, and interfacing with vendors to resolve issues. The candidate will also be responsible for administering solutions that promote performance optimization, cybersecurity compliance, and effective resource utilization.
This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the daily activities of configuration, operation, and maintenance of business systems (e.g., mainframe, mini, client/server).
- Serve as a technical expert in setting up and maintaining Windows and UNIX systems (e.g., Red Hat Linux, Solaris).
- Optimize system operations and resource utilization in accordance with organizational requirements.
- Conduct system capacity analysis and strategic planning to ensure scalability and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot system faults by performing detailed diagnostics on operating systems and hardware to detect and resolve issues.
- Evaluate developed software during various testing phases and install software in support of mission objectives.
- Prepare and review technical documentation for systems, test cases, and installation procedures.
- Investigate challenges and implement solutions using innovative methods and techniques.
- Perform preventive maintenance activities on operating systems and conduct necessary repairs to mitigate system/environmental problems.
- Administer system and environment solutions across multiple projects with diverse schedules.
- Interface with vendors to resolve trouble calls and system-related issues.