Network & Datacenter Administrator III - REF 1433A

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision, is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.  Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.  For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Network & Datacenter Administrator III - Responsible for designing, maintaining, and managing the enterprise-wide IT infrastructure of the organization. Analyzes system requirements and ensures that systems are secure and integrated with current applications. Ensures that all systems are working at optimal levels and supports network and operations departments with regard to new technologies and system requirements. 

This is a #HYBRID work opportunity.  Must be local to Roanoke for on-site work as needed. Relocation available.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Design state-of-the-art technical solutions on-premise, and in the cloud, to address requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Able to automate installations and implementation for provisioning and operating infrastructure in a reliable and repeatable method.
• Together with the infrastructure team, you will participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and be an escalation contact for incidents.
• Provide periodic off-hours on-call support for production and development teams.
• Work closely with a team of architects, and engineers, and act as the SME for Network, Datacenter, and related requests.
• Create functional design specifications for on-prem & cloud reference architectures and assist with other network and related project deliverables as needed.
• Conduct monthly security scans and installation of security patches as required.

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly system maintenance as required
• Implement operating system enhancements that will improve reliability.
• Interact with software, systems, IT engineering, and/or applications development to restore service.

• Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software. Implements operating system enhancements that will improve reliability.
• Monitors the performance of the overall network and collaboration systems.
• Maintains current trends and a high level of technical skill in the field of expertise.
• Escalates more complex problems to appropriate personnel.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
• Bachelor’s degree OR 5-10 years of directly related experience may substitute
• Experience with Azure NSGs, Routing Tables, Apps Gateways, and Traffic Managers
• Converged Infrastructure
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Best practice implementation of WAN, Disaster Recover, and multi-site UC architecture.
• LAN/WAN routing and switching deployments for voice and video
• Use of Cisco troubleshooting tools and support services
• Microsoft OS: 2012/2016/2019 Server and Windows 7/10
• Cisco Firewalls and Switching
• Server hardware installation & administration
• Enterprise backup software installation & administration

Nice to Haves

• Certifications including Azure, AWS, MCSE and CCNA, CCNP or CCIE are a plus
• Nutanix/ VMware
• Office365
• AzureAD
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (scripting and automation)
• General knowledge of virtualization and Cloud Computing
• Ability to install, setup, and configure systems
• Ability to document system changes and installation procedures.
• Ability to diagnose hardware and/or software problems
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
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