Title:
System Administrator
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
Around here, we define the future.
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a highly skilled system administrator to provide technical expertise to implement strategies, evaluate products, and build/manage an infrastructure that supports the future needs of NASA. In this role, you will work with complex systems, designing, developing, and integrating them at every stage of its life cycle. If you're reliable in delivering mission-critical infrastructure with an eye toward accessibility, optimization, and security, we'd like to hear from you.
Objectives of this Role:
Manage and monitor all infrastructure and system installations, including configurations, testing, and maintenance
Implement and maintain backups, security, and redundancy strategies
Identify potential issues and integrate possible solutions
Craft custom scripts, reducing requirement of human interaction
Engage with upper management regularly with reports on project status, activities, and achievements
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Communicate with stakeholders to identify what they want a system to accomplish
Use expert-level administration and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high availability and appropriate resource management
Standardize and automate processes and monitoring using scripting technology
Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, and clearly document the design, maintenance, and support procedures for routine tasks to leverage IT support staff
Routinely test software for bugs, redundancies, and security issues
Conduct high-level root-cause analysis for service interruption and establish preventive measures
Create reports and documentation outlining findings and solutions; oversee the overall backup strategy and daily operations for secure backups and restore testing
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Ten years experience as a System Administrator
Bachelor's degree in technology or computer science or equivalent work experience
Basic understanding of cloud technologies
Experience with or knowledge of programming languages and operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, system performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching
Expertise in creating, analyzing, and repairing large-scale distributed systems
Ability to pass Public Trust background check
Preferred Qualifications
Innovative mindset
Technical documentation skills
VMWare experience
Containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
Strong Linux and Windows background
Understanding of networking technologies (TCP/IP)
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver - Together.
Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR (https://www.kbr.com/en/who-we-are/our-people/inclusion-and-diversity)
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
