Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Description

The National Agricultural Library is now recruiting for a senior level Linux Systems Engineer. The announcement will close on Friday, January 31, 2014.

Complete vacancy announcement information and application instructions are posted on USAJOBS:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/358520300
Job Announcement Number: DEU-14-1014938-AMN; Control Number: 358520300.

This position is in the Systems Technology Branch, which is responsible for managing National Agricultural Library (NAL) enterprise servers and networking; operating the NAL data center with its associated telecommunications and related support equipment; providing and supporting local area network services, desktop equipment, and end-used software; and tracking and resolving reported problems.

The incumbent will serve as a senior Linux Systems Engineer and is responsible for managing web applications, web services, and Java EE applications on virtualized and consolidated server/storage infrastructure.

Duties:

• Manages web applications on virtualized and consolidated server/storage infrastructure
• Provides technical advice to management in setting technical direction
• Conducts analyses, develops plans and procedures, and configures tools and systems
• Installs new or modified hardware and operating systems and applications software
• Installs and integrates systems fixes, updates, and enhancements
• Evaluates the impact of proposed applications on the operating environment and recommends changes to ensure its functionality and stability
• Manages resources to ensure and improve systems performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability
• Monitors and troubleshoots systems administration methods and procedures
• Develops and documents systems administration methods and procedures
• Ensures rigorous application of information security principles and practices in the management of IT systems