Systems Administrator

Job title:- Systems Administrator
Location:- Richmond, VA 23219
Duration:- 12 Months
 
Job Summary:

• Provides high level technical support, problem management, change management and maintenance on systems.
• Performs problem analysis for complex configurations of critical file transfer systems.
• Performs complex installation, configuration, customization and tuning. Provides input on answers technical questions and problems while adhering standards and procedures.
• Assists in strategic planning and architecture and design. Makes recommendations on functional and business requirements.
• Participates in project activities and provides technical assistance for assigned projects.
• Performs other related duties assigned.
• Has the ability adapt tour culture and learn the way we manage and support our systems.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge pertaining to concepts and principles in functional area. General knowledge of department/business lines, Reserve Banks, and / or System operations, policies, procedures, and technologies.
• Communications: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, creativity, attention detail, and oral and written communications skills tailored for the intended audience.
• Risk Management: The individual is responsible for understanding and applying risk management discipline in decision-making and contributing this or her function`s risk management.
• Decision Making: Works under direction and guidance in planning details of procedures and methods that have definite objectives.
• Makes decisions within established or widely accepted standards.
• Achieving assigned/planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, training, business principles, and practical experience.

 
Technical Qualifications:

• In depth knowledge and work experience installing and configuring IBM Connect: Direct, IBM Sterling Secure Proxy, IBM Sterling File Gateway, Axway Secure Transport and related file transfer products.
• Expert knowledge and work experience with
• Upgrading and patching file transfer software in Unix and Windows environments
• Installation and use of digital certificates
• Using Ansible design upgrade and patching scripts.
• Experience/knowledge in AIX/Linux systems, Unix, networking and storage
• Experience in Windows Operating System
• Responsible for computer network activities associated with the installation, configuration, upgrading, administration, monitoring, maintenance and security of file transfer services in the organization.
• Designs, develops, modifies, tests and evaluates programs for functional areas. Analyzes existing programs, formulates requirements for new systems, performs coding and tests/debugs programs.
• Follows transition and system implementation plans.
• Recommend changes in development, maintenance and system standards.
• Assists users in transition and implementation of new systems/programs.
• A senior level position requires a seasoned professional with a full understanding of industry practices with a high level of work experience and proficiency in field.
• Consultants should have experience in IBM’s Connect: Direct, IBMs Sterling File Gateway, IBM’s Sterling Secure Proxy, IBM’s Sterling Control Center, IBM’s SEAS and Axway Secure Transport.
• These consultants will be asked to perform on-call duties and will be requested at the Experienced to Senior level.

 
Qualifications:

• Focus on IBM File Transport Support
• Axway Secure Transport Version 5.X
• Unix and Windows
• Nice to have some scripting skills
• Flexible
• Team player