First Tek, Inc. · 15 hours ago
System Administrator 3
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFirst Tek, Inc. is a company seeking a System Administrator 3 to manage and support Control Center systems. The role involves system administration tasks, troubleshooting, and collaboration with various teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
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Responsibilities
With BPA Manager/ Technical Lead oversight, use professional level skills/ knowledge to perform system administration of Control Center systems. Tasks include the following: Configuring applicable software and systems, maintaining local documentation, installing/updating/removing software, vulnerability and patch management, applying change control processes and procedures, planning, and preparing for future growth, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, and performing system-related training
Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks primarily focusing on SolarWinds server administration. In addition to the tasks listed above, system specific tasks include: + Script for changes that affect multiple devices, up to all devices on the network
Database maintenance and changes
Manage modules to gather more accurate information from the devices interface Utilization, response times, CPU/memory load
Troubleshoot, routing issues, including multicast routing, down nodes and ports, alerts, critical and warning events
Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks focusing on Cisco CSPC (Common Services Platform Collector). In addition to the tasks listed above system specific tasks include: + Maintain and utilize CSPC for the PSC side. + Analyze Cisco's recommendations. + Make recommendations for new versions based on information gathered
Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks focusing on the Ciena, NGT and TMAM management tools. In addition to the tasks listed above system specific tasks include: + Configure and test network configurations. + Scripting for data collection or configuration changes. + Experience with scripting/programing is required to support PSC management tools
Collaborate with Planning, Design, Construction, and field maintenance organizations to address O&M issues and understand their needs in developing and completing projects. Tasks include active participation in meetings and completing tasks that are either assigned or volunteered
Assist in system design and O&M issues of telecommunications backbone with a focus on packet Ethernet , MPLS and WAN with mission critical reliability requirements. This will include the infrastructure support systems. Tasks include documenting architectural designs using Visio, evaluating systems design with a FISMA/NERC CIP perspective, and working with diverse teams to complete schedule driven targets
Assist Engineering Department with Network logical design, configuration generation, and device provisioning
Assist TTCO Lead Engineer and Information System Security Officers in roll-out of all Network Security projects
Assist Control Center/Field Craftsmen/Engineers in all Network Integration tasks and in troubleshooting alarms related to the Telecommunication fault/performance management systems
Assist Control Center Craftsmen/Engineers in managing Authentication Authorization & Accounting (AAA) Systems - RSA One-Time Password Authentication Appliance, Cisco Secure Access Control Server (CSACS), and Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client)
Analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems, with understanding of impact on current and future programs and processes
Test and draft procedures to publish for compliance and telecom operations. Tasks include working on FISMA/NERC CIP documents related to devices used on the telecom Ethernet backbone and end points. This includes working with compliance teams to meet schedule driven targets
Report all assigned projects and O&M status updates to the Manager/ Technical Leads, and report when job assignments are complete. Tasks include workload tracking, producing diagram drawings of completed work, and workload balancing
Represent System Operations in Technical Work Groups as tasks are assigned by active participating in team meetings within BPA organizations to ensure that operational standards are understood by communicating results of meetings to operational staff
Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes
Attend and communicate information from Technical Work groups to Manager/ Technical Leads to coordinate a group strategy. Tasks would include participating in the Project Review and Design process and strategic planning
Collaborate with the team and management, work to prevent accidental system outages or problems
Work safely and demonstrate safety awareness practices to facilitate environmental stewardship. Tasks include active participation in safety meetings, completion of safety training courses, identifying safety issues, and communicating issues to management
Qualification
Required
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering is preferred
8 years of experience is required with an applicable Associate's or Bachelor's degree
10 years of experience is required without an applicable degree, or no degree
Experience must include directly related IT infrastructure administration experience
Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience. Acceptable certifications are listed in the Preferred Skills & Experience section
3 years' experience successfully performing IT administration and troubleshooting
This position requires 5 years of expert skill in applying Telecom/Network systems administrative principles and concepts
Active participation with technical team coordination
Technical evaluation and evaluation process of control system technologies
Preferred
Cisco layer three expertise: Cisco certifications such as CCNA/CCNP
Nokia Routing certifications such as NRS1/NRS2
1 year experience with Linux AdministratorRelevant work experience in IP/MPLS transport networks
Experience with Solarwinds – System which manages routers and switches through a Network Management System (NMS)
Carrier Ethernet technology and traffic engineering experience
Experience working with Network Operations Center (NOC)
Virtual Private Networks and router encryption experience
Fiber optic communication system review experience
Ciena Blue Planet, PSW hardware
Cisco CSPC (Common Services Platform Collector)
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization
Experience with reviewing and evaluating design packages (including drawings, material certifications, and submittals for conformance to the design specifications)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required
Company
First Tek, Inc.
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