Systems Administrator (On-site)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation practice, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title

Systems Administrator (On-site)

Required Skills and Experience

* 5+ years experience directly supporting Linux server operating systems.
* Experience leveraging command line and scripting languages such as Bash, shell scripts, and YAML.
* Experience with Azure Cloud Infrastructure Technologies.
* Knowledge implementing and supporting of DevOps (including CI/CD) and DevSecOps processes.
* Knowledge supporting and maintaining code repositories, such as GitLab.
* Knowledge of container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* Knowledge of networking, DNS, and Active Directory concepts.
* Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
* Ability to process information logically and solve problems.
* Ability to find, understand, and share information relevant to troubleshooting and project research.
* Ability to analyze, troubleshoot distributed systems.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to effectively communicate verbal and written information.
* Basic familiarity with application programming and database concepts.
* Ability to work after normal work hours, weekends and holidays.
* Ability to work independently, but also ask questions when appropriate.
* Ability to provide thoughtful input based on experience and research.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Knowledge of code technologies to employ IaC (Infrastructure as Code).
* Knowledge of Elasticsearch, or other, searching & analytics engines to assist with server logging maintenance.
* Familiarity with environmental regulatory business processes and practices.

Primary Responsibilities

* Configure, tune, document, manage and monitor the operations of Linux-based operating system (OS) servers, Oracle Forms Fusion Middleware, and Azure Kubernetes Service for the agency.
* Support application deployment activities.
* Advise management on new or improved technologies and practices.
* Perform studies and evaluates new or enhanced information technology products.
* Provide support of system software through diagnosis of problems and implementation of changes to resolve problems and maintain software at the most current level.
* Oversee the operation of the systems, perform OS and application patching, and ensure backups are performed correctly.
* Support and maintain monitoring software.
* Coordinate with the security officer to protect the data of the agency. Help the agency continue to improve security practices and maintain best practices.
* Research and offer suggestions on furthering automation of tasks.
* Demonstrate strong relationships and interpersonal skills in working with program staff and vendor community.
* Effectively communicate with system management and networking teams to maintain coordinated infrastructure configuration.
* Support application development and effectively communicate application deployments.
* Consistently support the client goal of reducing team silos.
* This position serves as a customer service representative on behalf of this division when interacting with customers through all communication media, as well as when responding to incident/request service desk services.
* Maintain a working knowledge of established policies, procedures, and directives necessary to accomplish assignments and responsibilities.
* Contribute to team documentation supporting assigned functions, duties and responsibilities which provide opportunity for knowledge transfer.
* Must be able to write for technical and nontechnical audiences.
* Serves as a trusted advisor to the Middle-Tier Support Team Manager and the Section Administrator.
* Assist in coaching, mentoring and training junior technical staff.

Education

* Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Duration

Long-Term

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 3 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra's commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.