Responsibilities include local and remote administration of Solaris servers, system installations and upgrades, server preventive maintenance, implementation of security practices and procedures, monitor system performance, troubleshoot/analyze system performance and network problems, write scripts in administrative language (Perl, shell, etc), perform system restores as necessary and review error and audit logs.  Also, you will be working with vendors, IT staff and end users to troubleshoot problems under the guidance of the System Administrator Team Lead.

A candidate with the following experience is desired:

	Previous hands on experience with a mission critical UNIX online environments
	Able to troubleshoot network issues between a windows PC and web server including DNS, HTTP/S, and SMTP
	Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance Practices
	Able to work independently with general direction
	Handle day-to-day system administration tasks such as account management, patch applications, system installations, and routine maintenance

 The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Significant work experience with the following: 

	Security+ *
	Solaris 10 System Administration Certification*
	Knowledge of Solaris Clustering
	Familiar with Oracle products such as database, app server, and OID server
	Used to IDE tools such as snort, tripwire, and BART
	Write scripts in administrative language (Perl, shell, etc)

* A successful candidate will have 6 months from hire date to acquire these qualifications*

Applicants must be multi-tasked oriented, work well in a team and have strong written and verbal communications skills. A successful applicant will have recent security clearance.  Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position will remain open until filled. 

Please send resume, salary requirements and application to jacksonsm@sesi-va.com.  

Updated June 2, 2008