Systems Administrator II - Legal Department
Roth Staffing Companies

The Systems Administrator II plays a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the agency's IT infrastructure, focusing on Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud solutions, security management, automation, and hardware/software maintenance. Under limited supervision, the Systems Administrator II also provides mentorship and leadership to junior team members when needed.

The ideal candidate combines advanced technical skills with a commitment to continuous learning, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Hardware and Software Management

• Install and configure operating systems and peripherals.
• Manage software and application installation, upgrades, and maintenance.

Security Management

• Create and manage user accounts and security groups following least-privilege principles.
• Perform kernel and errata patching to maintain system integrity.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities using tools like Tenable.
• Implement system hardening practices and manage bastion hosts for secure access.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Maintain, verify, and restore system backups.
• Conduct security drills and disaster recovery exercises to ensure system resilience.

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Configure and maintain multi-tiered cloud services on AWS.
• Monitor cloud accounts, metrics, and resources using tools such as CloudWatch.
• Manage the AWS lifecycle, focusing on provisioning, security, and automation.

Automation and Efficiency

• Develop and implement automation strategies using tools like CloudFormation.
• Optimize deployment times, resource usage, and costs through effective tagging and governance.
• Use automation to enhance system stability, reduce latency, and improve user experiences.

Professional Development and Training

• Stay updated on industry best practices, security advancements, and AWS offerings.
• Regularly meet with AWS resources to enhance account configurations and adopt new features.
• Train and mentor relevant employees to ensure knowledge transfer and team growth.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Analyze and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and resource access.
• Provide advanced technical support to users, fostering positive relationships between IT and other departments.

Management and Leadership

• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
• When assigned, monitor employee performance, delegate tasks, and provide administrative oversight, including performance reviews, coaching, and scheduling.

Entry Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with one year of experience OR
• Associate degree in a related field with three years of experience OR
• Five years of related experience.
• Strong proficiency in GNU/Linux.
• In-depth understanding of networking principles.
• Experience with AWS or similar IaaS solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (or higher certification).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Expertise in backup and recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of information security policies and best practices.
• Experience in improving operational efficiency through innovative solutions.
• Ability to document processes, maintain logs, and engineer advanced networks.
• Hands-on experience testing new hardware and software solutions.
• Proficiency in installing and maintaining network components and IT systems.

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