Job Description

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TECHEAD is seeking an Industrial Control System (ICS) System Administrator with strong database skills that is responsible for the operational technology server infrastructure and associated applications that support our client’s plant and field control systems. This position will work in conjunction with Maintenance Division to provide 7x24 operational and life cycle technology support for our ICS server related infrastructure.

* Position is 100% onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide database support for client’s ICS databases running in a Linux environment. This includes deployment, configuration, monitoring, patching, backup & recovery, HA/DR.
• Remediate current and future issues with the database environment including performance, space utilization, execution errors, and access violations.
• Protect and secure ICS data. Ensure databases are backed up and restorable. Ensure Disaster Recovery procedures are up to date and routinely tested. Participate in scheduled DR exercises.
• Acts as subject matter expert for server virtualization (VMware), server data protection, database management and disaster recovery capabilities by implementing and managing VMware and Veeam server, data and application replication technologies.
• Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and administering physical and virtual servers, Windows Server and Ubuntu Server operating systems, installing hardware and software upgrades and patches, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Administers and maintains operating system patching systems such as Ubuntu Landscape and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• Evaluates and implements operating system upgrades. Assists in integrating new applications and technologies into the current server architecture.
• Analyzes issues and implements solutions to improve existing configurations and prevent downtime.
• Performs system administration, including account management, storage management and performance tuning.
• Monitors and responds to any ICS server issues. Resolves trouble tickets, responds to alerts for servers and replaces failed devices or components.
• Monitors system capacities and makes recommendations for system enhancement and expansion.
• Implements and manages monitoring, logging and alerting solutions for ICS servers.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation to include technical specifications, server architecture drawings, scopes of work, user procedures and processes, and user training materials.
• Works with ICS Technology and client stakeholders to plan and implement new data sharing infrastructure.
• Stays abreast of current technology trends, developments and best practices; makes recommendations for enhancements.
• Assists in establishing and implementing short and long-term goals related to ICS technology, providing recommendation and cost estimates regarding upgrades.
• Reviews all proposed upgrades and designs of system components for applicability and compatibility with existing systems and standards.
• Creates, maintains and executes procedures to collect, monitor, and assess ICS performance data as part of a preventive maintenance program.
• Acts as liaison in matters related to ICS and server technology. Works with I&T to ensure compliance with City standards and represents client’s needs.
• Analyzes, extracts, combines, interprets, and summarizes data from various sources to generate analytical reports in tabular and/or graphical form for operational, management, or executive ICS server related decisions.
• Performs related work as required.
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in the design and configuration of a variety of databases and operating systems, including virtualization.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
• MariaDB administration and management
• Veeam Backup administration and management
• VMware vSphere administration and management
• Python scripting experience
• General knowledge of water and wastewater operations
• ICS Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, implementation and support

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and requires medium physical effort . Incumbents may be required to exert up to up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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