UNIX Systems Administrator jobs in New Jersey

Description

 Concept Solutions is seeking an Unix Systems Administrator with Solaris and Linux experience to work onsite 2 – 3 days a week at customer datacenter location in Atlantic City and will be primarily responsible for supporting a 50 person development team working on National Airspace Systems for the Federal Aviation Administration. Prior FAA experience is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience with Oracle 11.x OS and middleware software (WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, iPlanet, Oracle Fusion). Must be a self-starter, taking initiative in troubleshooting and problem-solving issues as they arise.  Collaborate with FAA team members and technical developers. Must have good understanding and knowledge of OSI layers 1-8 architecture along with data networking for identifying Cisco data switch ports and resolving connection and access issues that may be port or networking related. Experience working in a datacenter, understanding PDUs and security requirements is desirable.

· Installation, configuration and management of the following in support of a 50 person development team that builds tools used by airmen for flight planning activities which includes using WebSphere 8.5.5 and later - iplanet web and proxy server- Linux OS (Red Hat Linux, CentOS) virtual machines- Solaris 10/11 physical machines 

· Support the deployment and management of java based web applications to non-production environments including physical and virtual servers on VMWare for the development team

· Support the installation and configuration of application clusters, connection pooling and proxy users in Websphere

· Provide images and packages for setup of non production instances of database servers on both Oracle and Postgres

· Review configuration settings across the tech stack to optimize system performance

· Ensure high availability of non-production systems by closely monitoring system, process and application logs

· Setup monitoring tools and scripts to ensure any issues can be identified quickly before system availability is impacted

· Script routine maintenance, installation and configuration activities via Python in Ansible

· Identify, assess and perform proof of concept exercises for new tools and mechanisms to help with optimizing/ improving overall system operations

· Provide knowledge transfer and training to Tier 2 support by providing detailed documentation

· Document detailed instructions for system installation and configuration changes

Requirements

Requirements

· Minimum education requirement is a bachelor’s of science degree in Engineering, math, or science

· 15 years of experience performing the duties outlined in the above mentioned responsibilities

· Excellent analytical and communication skills

· US Citizen or resident (for more than 3 years)

· Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

· 3 years of experience supporting NAS systems for the FAA preferred

· Knowledge of OSI layers 1-8 architecture along with data networking experience

· Cisco data switch familiarity for troubleshooting connection issues to/through ports and firewalls

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills; works with others to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and effectively communicate changes

Founded in 1999, Concept Solutions, LLC, headquartered in Northern Virginia, is a management and technology consulting company committed to providing strategic solutions enabling organizations to operate more efficiently. Concept Solutions collaborates with clients to plan, design, and develop effective business processes and information systems that save money, improve performance, increase productivity, and provide critical information for strategic decision-making. We create and support Mission-Critical solutions that keep our country safe, in the areas of Aerospace, Law Enforcement, Finance, and Weather. We are experts in delivering innovative solutions through information technology, engineering, and management.

Benefits

Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Concept Solutions does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.