Senior System Administrator

Federated Hermes Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Backup Software, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Change Control, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Storage Hardware, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, File Systems, Hardware Upgrades, Identify Issues, Input/Output, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Memory Hardware, Multitasking, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Peripheral Hardware, Problem Solving Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Patches, Software Upgrades, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Web Server
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

JOB OPENING #:      9573

POSITION TITLE:     Senior System Administrator

DEPARTMENT:          GTO - TSG - DSDS - Dist Sys Admin

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's in Computer Science, related academic area, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of experience Working, conceptual knowledge all components of a modern systems infrastructure (networking concepts, the purpose of major networking protocols, security, etc.) Working knowledge of and/or scripting languages including operating system level calls Basic knowledge of SQL Demonstrated cooperative attitude and effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients, coworkers and vendors. Demonated flexibility and ability to work as a member of a team.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues. • Provide Level 1 support for the systems and related applications. • Establish and administer change control. • Install, configure, and administer the operating system, mail system, peripheral devices, networking protocols, dial-up networking, storage devices and backup and recovery software. • Perform system administration; security, file and directory permissions, adding/deleting users, etc. • Perform software administration; vendor supplied, third-party, and licensing. • Ensure system optimization; monitor, troubleshoot and resolve performance issues as they relate to; process, CPU, memory, i/o network, and web server. • Develop backup and recovery solutions for the file system, database, and applications, and the ability to recover from each method. • Contribute to and adhere to departmental standards. • Perform task automation; batch, queuing, scheduling and system turnovers. • Assist in the research, evaluation, and purchase of future hardware platforms. • Work closely with the application teams to provide integrated planning for operating system upgrades, database upgrades, application upgrades, storage upgrades and hardware migrations. • Perform off-hours support as required. • Coordinate with the database administrator in performing long-term planning for: • database growth upgrades, operating system upgrades, capacity, and hardware migrations as well as patching for and of these respective environments.

HOURS/LOCATION: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required) Southpointe Location (15317)

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS: Good communication and interpersonal skills Good decision making and problem solving skills Good analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a project team

COMMENCEMENT DATE:  10/31/2025

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes.

As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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