Systems Administrator II at Earthscope Consortium, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Administration, User Support, Network Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Documentation, Backup Management, Application Management, Scripting, Virtual Environments, End-User Support, IT Strategy, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Networking, Remote Management

Industry

Research Services

Description

Please read all the requirements listed below * This post will be taken down once we have received the first 100 qualified applications.  ** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United States.  Job Title: System Administrator II Reports to: Engineering Manager II   Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt  Remote Eligible: Yes, National United States Travel Requirements: Up to 10%  Salary Range: $109,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  Benefits and Perks: * Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision * Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage * 403(b) Plan with Company Match * Life Insurance * PTO, Paid Holidays Position Summary The System Administrator II is responsible for managing a variety of systems administration work such as infrastructure, application, storage, network, backup management, user support, and production/development environments. Specifically, this will include support for Unix/MacOs/Linux, Microsoft and AWS environments. The incumbent will provide support to end-users and to development and production environments. They will understand storage arrays, network file systems, network routing and virtual environments. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, maintenance, and operation of the enterprise cloud infrastructure. The incumbent will operate with moderate supervision from the Engineering Manager and higher-level System Administrators to apply well-proven techniques with some technical risk. Details of Responsibilities General Essential Job Duties: Participate in: * Maintaining and implementing procedures that meet all cybersecurity requirements of the organization * Identifying shared project needs and providing appropriate infrastructure solutions * IT strategy, planning and operational reviews * Planning and budgeting for current and upcoming program IT needs including research of appropriate software, hardware, and resources * Network engineering tasks for the organization including the support of DNS, LDAP, NTP, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access, and wireless access Substantially contribute to: * Standardizing IT systems across all departments in the organization * Monitoring and maintenance of on-prem and cloud IT systems including the physical environment, Internet connectivity, and expansion planning Take lead or major role in: * Overseeing and providing IT equipment needs for the organization including support for workshops, committee meetings, and colloquia * Maintaining a documentation system for the organization * The system administration help desk team to ensure user needs are met * Deploying and maintaining user laptops * Managing backups * Managing standard applications, e.g. Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Jamf Pro, Azure/ Entra ID and perform day-to-day maintenance and user support for them * May support commercialization efforts as needed.   * Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business Specialized Essential Job Duties * Work as part of the System Administration team to support application and service management including deployment, maintenance, and retirement. * Works with various IT suppliers to stay current on hardware and procurement tasks. * Participate in evaluation trials and attend vendor presentations to provide feedback and recommendations for future IT related purchases. * Take initiative to learn new skills, current best practices and technologies and apply them to projects * Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders and other team members Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities: * This position does not have supervisory responsibility. * Has frequent communication with, and direct supervision by, Engineering Manager for instruction and guidance. * Interacts effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering organizations. * Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications. * Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices. * Mentors less experienced System Administrators on the use of existing and new tools, IT security practices and policies, and the installation/maintenance of new equipment Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: * PhD degree in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field OR * Master’s degree in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND one (1) year of relevant experience OR * Bachelor’s in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND two (2) years of relevant experience OR * Four (4) years of relevant experience Preferred Skills: * An understanding of earth sciences, earth science data, and the earth science community. * Great customer service skills * Prior experience writing scripts to automate repetitive system administration functions. * Prior experience with configuring, maintaining and installing system monitoring software. * Knowledge of remote computer and mobile device management systems. * Experience with running multiple cloud-native platforms. Including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure/Entra ID Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position: * Ability to work both independently and on a team * Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks * Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data * Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the organization * Ability to troubleshoot technical problems * Ability to understand complex problems explore alternative solutions * Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline Knowledge of: * The Jira ticketing system * Networking equipment and configuration of firewalls, VPNs, and dynamic routing * Network monitoring, the network layout, and making network changes * Cloud deployment processes * Microsoft systems including MDT, patching, MS365, and laptop/desktop configuration Experience with: * Building new VMs in an AWS environment * Writing scripts to automate repetitive system administration functions * A programming language (e.g. Perl, Python) or systems scripting language * Generating user documentation in a wiki-based system and use of source-control repositories * Mac OS X, Windows, and a Linux or UNIX operating system * Investigating and performing upgrades to 3rd party software used within development and business environments * Fixing and/or tracking down issues users experience with laptops, desktops, and peripherals. Expertise in: * End-user support for email, printing, calendar, workgroup collaboration tools, remote connectivity, anti-virus protection, shared files and folders, hardware and software Other Requirements: * Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling. Environment Physical Setting and Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Frequently required to sit * Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity * Frequently required to talk or hear * While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet * The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds * Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and the ability to adjust focus. * Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Ability to see computer screen with detailed screen menu in low lighting conditions. Acknowledgment This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required. The EarthScope Consortium reserves the right to add to, remove or modify this job description at any time. This includes the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed. The EarthScope Consortium also reserves the right to release or eliminate this position at any time. Equal Opportunity It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EarthScope’s Mission: EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education.  To Apply:  Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium Career Center: https://www.earthscope.org/careers/ [https://www.earthscope.org/careers/]  Applicants MUST be authorized to work permanently in the United States.     EarthScope Consortium participates in E-Verify.  It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Responsibilities

The System Administrator II is responsible for managing systems administration tasks including infrastructure, application, storage, and network management. They will provide support to end-users and maintain the enterprise cloud infrastructure.