Job Description

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REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner. Outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse population in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of how to apply technologies and systems to meet business needs.
• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Expert knowledge of operating system internals, communication protocols, and system utilities (such as common Unix variants, Windows, and other more specialized operating systems.)
• Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
• General knowledge of other areas of IT. Thorough understanding of and experience with systems-related issues and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.
• Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent / related functions. Expert in cross-platform OS and application integration (Linux/Windows)
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge/skills/abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Experience with design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems. Expert ability for objective analysis of complex network and systems architecture in the case of planning and root cause reviews.
• Advanced experience writing/editing most complex scripts used to perform system maintenance/administration. Advanced programming and/or scripting skills in Python, Ruby, Java and PowerShell scripting languages.
• Advanced knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing most complex server-based software. Demonstrated experience with HIPAA NIST 800-66, CUI NIST 800-171 and FISMA NIST 800-53 regulations and systems management protocols, including expertise designing and implementing controls compliant with DOD and NIST Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience leading a team of IT professionals. Required
• BS degree in technical or scientific discipline such as math or computer science, or equivalent amount of technical engineering or technical programming experience as typically gained within seven years in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience (at least two years) with a medium sized (~100) installation of Linux and Windows Servers including knowledge of cross-platform computing and data interchange between Linux and Windows in a heterogeneous environment
• Demonstrated experience administering DNS Servers LDAP (Windows Active Directory including Domain Controllers), PKI Architecture, 2-factor Authentication (including RSA appliances and Azure AD), Web proxies, and SMTP servers.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of VMWare and consolidated data center architecture including software defined networking, iSCSI data storage and ESXi host management.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge and skill in the concepts, principles, codes, standards, techniques and procedures in one system and networking administration and a very broad comprehension of principles and practices in related technical specialties.
• Extensive experience and understanding of server, storage and networking hardware. Demonstrated ability to install hardware, replace parts, diagnose faults, and work with sales and service personnel. Experience with vendor relations and the evaluation, selection, and purchasing of hardware and software.
• In-depth experience performing systems analysis tasks, testing and benchmarks, working with complex and advanced systems and networks in a troubleshooting and performance evaluation environment.
• Expert knowledge and extensive experience of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technologies such as VMWare Horizon View and Citrix.
• Expert knowledge of cloud native tools such as GCP Cloud Load Balancing, auto scaling groups, and availability zones for HA (Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity)
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity installations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of implementing and managing cloud cost optimization including adoption of consumption models, measurement of overall efficiency, and analysis and attribution of expenditure.
• Embrace and practice UCSD's Principles of Community including the commitment to strive to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation and professionalism. General understanding and acceptance of UCSD/SDSC policies and procedures.

  PREFERRED

• Extensive experience with & knowledge of key programming languages such as shell scripts, PowerShell, PHP, Perl.
• VCP, CCNP Certifications Preferred
• MCSE, GCP Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

Company Description

MDS is a business and technology solutions provider founded in 1992. We provide vendor neutral IT solutions on a national and international level. MDS has built a stellar reputation based on our customer focus and expertise in converging IT service areas on a custom level for our clients. We pride ourselves on providing tailored solutions that increase effectiveness, efficiency, and profitability.