Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our IT team in San Diego, CA.

General Atomics is seeking to hire a Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team. This position will be responsible for administration, configuration, installation, provisioning, monitoring of Windows systems in a hybrid datacenter environment. Job duties include troubleshooting to ensure availability, capacity and performance of infrastructure systems. Perform assigned duties with general direction from team leads and/or managers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers large deployments of Exchange environments and messaging systems
• Configuration, support and administration of Exchange 2019
• Perform on-site technical support for Microsoft Exchange 22019
• Monitor Exchange message queues, resolve non-deliveries, and perform message tracking and record status/findings in daily operations log
• Perform mailbox moves and restores
• Perform mailbox cleansing (classified)
• Deploy highly available, scalable and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Implement infrastructure migration methodologies and techniques to migrate workloads into Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Develop automation to support continuous delivery and continuous integration process
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and AWS technologies (both IaaS and PaaS) and options to support the migration process
• Work closely with the Development team to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of infrastructure
• Analyze and resolve configuration issues in development, test, and production environments
• Install and configure Windows server operating systems and software on VMware and Physical servers
• Responsible for On-Premise Datacenter maintenance, patching servers, backups and tape rotations, maintain documentation, server inventory and Datacenter and server supplies and parts
• Be a team player and coordinate with the larger Systems and Infrastructure team on projects and initiatives
• Generate hardware and software reports from SCCM to determine deficiencies
• Be part of on-call support and available 24/7 to help troubleshoot issues that could arise in a Datacenter environment
• Maybe required to perform other duties as instructed by team leads and/or managers
• Coordinate with vendors for technical support and upgrades.
• Acting as a product or application owner in a DevOps Culture

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires 7-10 years of experience supporting computer systems with at least 2-3 years of experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• 5 years of experience with various networking protocols and their use, particularly TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and WINS.
• Certifications in one or more of the following is a great plus: 
  • AWS 
  • Azure 
  • ITIL 
  • Agile 
• Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical audience. 
• Experience with Agile & DevOps methodologies, tools and measurement practices. 
• Ability to multi-task and operate with a strong sense of urgency. 
• Can-do attitude to problem solving, open-ness to evaluate and accept new ideas. 
• US Citizenship is required. 

Required Skill and Knowledge

• Strong experience with Exchange 2019, and M365
• Build on-premises Exchange 2019 servers
• Migration of mailboxes, resources, distribution lists, etc., to M365
• Strong PowerShell skills
• Perform upgrades to Exchange
• Automation experience and knowledge of scripting
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022
• MS System Center Orchestrator
• MS System Center Configuration Manager
• Symantec Netbackup,
• VMWare virtual server management
• Data Center management
• System/application monitoring (Orion)
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Basic knowledge of DNS, DHCP and Active Directory
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and IP addressing
• Ability to write documentation
• Ability to work with and coordinate vendors
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and quickly determine escalation points
• Knowledge of other cloud environments like AWS/ Google Cloud is a plus
• High Performance Computing experience is a plus
• NetApp storage experience is a plus
• Agile Methodology
• Possess both progressive technology experience and project planning acumen - ensuring on-time completion of tasks and projects in a team setting.  
• Is nimble, forward thinking, and thoughtful. 
• At home in a hybrid role of “roll up the sleeves” with technology teams 
• Demonstrates the ability to inspire team effort, communicate IT organization goals, and build consistent process.  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Salary:$81,080 - $141,650