Position Description
ERT is seeking a Senior System Administrator to support operations and maintenance of the ground systems for NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) environmental-monitoring satellite missions. Data from our missions is used in weather forecasting, climate research, forest fire detection, search and rescue, and much more. The system administrators provide onsite/remote IT support in collaboration with government technical leads. They are instrumental in implementing new directives to build out and configure enterprise tools; leverage those tools to maintain accurate inventory and automate monitoring, alerts, and reports; and cross-train each other so as to provide strong quality assurance and team integration. Responsibilities include:

Troubleshoot real time anomaliesEnsure accountability and proper operation of all hardware and softwareSetup and maintain automated alerts and reportsOS and software installations, upgrades, and security patches/virus protectionHardware hot swaps and rebuild/reimagingCoordinate system modifications with satellite operations team to avoid disruption of serviceAudit and maintain inventories of servers, workstations, software, and licensesFollow CM and issue-tracking processesProvide off-hour, on-call emergency support (on a rotating basis with team members; this is a rarity on the order of once every couple months)Produce internal how-to's to facilitate cross-training team members

Required Skills

6+ years of experience managing Windows and/or Linux and AIX systemsTechnical communication skills to gather information, report status, and record detailed task closure informationIndependent learner and independently motivatedExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to oversee and train junior admins

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Desired

Experience with one or more of the following enterprise tools: Active Directory, BigFix, SolarWinds, Redhat Satellite Server, VMware, Windows Server, AIXExpertise in batch, bash, and/or powershell scriptingExperience with one or more of the following enterprise tools: Tripwire, Networker/DDVE, SQL ServerKnowledge of database language (most useful is SQL)Experience with OpenVMSExperience with network administration and/or programming for troubleshooting in collaboration with wider team

Education
BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent.

Work Location
This positions is located on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD. Some telework may be permitted.

Salary
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $174,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) retirement plan with company-matching11 Paid Federal Government HolidaysBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee assistance program (EAP)Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsProfessional Membership ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramCompetitive compensation planDiscretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performancePublication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses Share