Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Systems Administrator to work at the 
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Library. The Administrator will provide 
leadership in all aspects of IT systems administration in a heterogeneous 
computing environment. Operating systems include Sun Solaris 9/10 and Windows 
(Windows 2003 Server and XP Professional). MUST be a U.S. Citizen in order to 
be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•       Provide operational support of the UNIX (SUN SOLARIS) and Microsoft 
Windows
(including Active Directory) computing environment including hardware 
installations, upgrades, OS and application software installations and 
upgrades, security monitoring and patches, backup and recovery administration, 
maintaining users and peripheral equipment, troubleshooting system and 
application issues;
•       Perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information 
systems assets and to protect or recover systems from intentional or 
inadvertent access or destruction;
•       Maintain and update security information, and certification and 
accreditation packages to meet NASA and GSFC policies;
•       Provide technical recommendations for information systems operations in 
the UNIX (SUN SOLARIS) environment. Implement modifications to increase system 
capacity;
•       Analyze the results of performance and systems management software and 
recommend changes to improve processing and utilization;
•       Maintain and develop system documentation, policies, and procedures 
that promote optimal use of computer resources;
•       Function as an Alternate Computer Security Officer: identify and take 
action on
vulnerabilities to the Library's systems, participate in IT security 
activities, assume primary responsibility for all IT Certification and 
Accreditation (C&A) activities;
•       Provide initial troubleshooting and support for desktops and network 
and wireless
Connections;
•       Participate in evaluation, selection, and installation of computer 
hardware and software packages;
•       Evaluate and make recommendations on state-of-the-art technology 
improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•       BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant technical 
discipline
(equivalent experience may be considered);
•       3+ years experience in systems administration;
•       Extensive knowledge of UNIX (SUN SOLARIS 9/10) operating systems;
•       Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Active 
Directory;
•       Extensive knowledge of backup, web server, and document software (e.g., 
Veritas;
•       Netbackup, Apache, Tomcat, Microsoft Office suite);
•       Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
•       Ability to manage diverse tasks and professionally interact with users 
and vendors and to work effectively and cooperatively on a team project;
•       Must be able to work varied schedules to accommodate system maintenance 
or
•       Upgrades;
•       Lifting and relocation of computer equipment (must be able to lift up 
to 50 lbs.);
•       Must be a U.S. Citizen.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•       Knowledge of Library software such as SirsiDynix Unicorn, ILLiad, etc.;
•       Systems Administration and Network/Security certifications;
•       Knowledge of shell scripting, MySQL, PHP, Perl, SharePoint, proxy 
servers, and web analysis applications;


TO APPLY:

•       Please email Cover letter, resumes, and compensation range to the 
attention of Kari Anderson at, j...@libraryassociates.com;
•       Please use “Systems Admin Goddard #1192” as the subject line of your 
email;
•       LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer who promotes 
diversity in the workplace.

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