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System Administrator (Onsite)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a System Administrator for their Vancouver, WA location. This position works within a team and provides engineering expertise for the integration, operation and maintenance of mission critical Control Center Systems, as well as the monitoring and management systems required for ongoing support. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities and multiple simultaneous assignments. The ability to efficiently prioritize work to meet critical deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and assure strict attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to work independently and be self-motivated with minimal verbal or written instructions and be able to apply time management skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Good customer service skills, including understanding processes for customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction. The ability to facilitate and participate effectively in a team environment, effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.
This Onsite position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for System Administrator:
- Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks primarily focusing on LAN/WAN and Packet/MPLS Transport Systems. Tasks include provisioning switches and routers, and Packet Transport Systems (OMET, NGT, etc.) equipment.
- Collaborate with Planning, Design, Construction, and Field Maintenance organizations to address O&M issues and understand their needs in developing and completing projects.
- Assist in system design and O&M issues of telecommunications backbone with a focus on Packet Transport Systems and WAN with mission critical reliability requirements, to include the infrastructure support systems.
- Document architectural designs using Visio / evaluate systems design with a FISMA/NERC CIP perspective.
- Work to validate MoPs created by subcontractor including high level planning MoPs and low level circuit MoPs.
- Provide clear documentation for training proposes after project tasks related to Packet Transport Systems and WAN are completed.
- Test and develop procedures to publish for compliance and telecom operations / provide technical evaluation and participate in the evaluation process of control system technologies.
- Tasks include working on FISMA/NERC CIP documents related to devices used on the telecom packet transport backbone and endpoints.
- Represent System Operations in technical work groups, such as Equipment Specifications, Maintenance Standards & Procedures, New Systems / Equipment Evaluation, as requested.
- Assist management with drafting/developing compliance processes and developing evidence to meet NERC CIP and FISMA standards.
- Assist Lead Engineer and Information System Security Officers in roll-out of all Network Security projects.
- Assist Control Center craftsmen and engineers with the RSA one-time password authentication appliance, Cisco Secure Access Control Server (CSACS), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Authentication Authorization & Accounting (AAA) Systems. Perform server administration.
- Monitor SolarWinds & work with both control centers, Field Engineers & craftsmen to troubleshoot any potential issue.
- Assist Control-Center/Field Craftsmen/Engineers in network integration tasks by completing device turn-up checklists.
- Review and evaluate design packages (including drawings, material certifications, and submittals for conformance to the design specifications).
Requirements/Qualification for System Administrator:
- An associate or bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a directly related technical discipline is preferred.
- 3 years of experience is required with an applicable associate or bachelor s degree in applicable fields.
- 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
- Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.
- Applicable certifications may count for 1 year of experience / Applicable certifications include:
- Cisco certifications like CCNA/CCNP, Nokia NRS1/NRS2
- Linux administrator certifications like, but not limited, Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, CompTIA Linux+, Oracle Certified Professional Oracle Linux 8 System Administrator
- Microsoft Windows Server certifications
- Database Certifications like Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate, Oracle Database Administration Certified Professional
- Knowledge and practical experience in telecommunications and network systems administration, including:
- Core Data Networking: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP, FTP/SFTP.
- Advanced Layer 2: STP/RSTP, VLANs, QinQ, LAG / Advanced Layer 3: MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN (VPLS & VPWS), and L3 VPN
- Experience applying technical evaluation and evaluation process of control system technologies.
- Experience in performing IT administration and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge and experience with best practice test plan development for project certification.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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