GIS Technical Specialist / GIS System Admin
- Contract
Company Description
vTech can help you avoid the daunting task of writing and posting job offers, shifting through resumes and laboring through the lengthy interview process. Our Staffing solutions will allow you to elude those tasks and place topnotch, high-caliber professionals in the position you need to fill.
We use our expertise, knowledge, and global resources to deliver top-quality candidates and tailor our IT and Non-IT recruitment services to your needs. This allows us to deliver the required results in a timely manner that meets your schedule at a substantially reduced cost.
We pride ourselves for having one of the fastest growth rate and also the lowest turnover rates in the industry just 2.5 percent annually. We focus on the training and retaining qualified professionals with high personal and work ethics. With the help of our extensive database of internal candidates and CATS applicants tracking system, we can provide quality resources within the limited time frame.
We have also successfully placed hundreds of candidates in the areas related to Information Technology, Engineering, professional, Scientific & Clinical, etc. for both our commercial and government clients.
Source: A recruiter sources candidates from various sources; the search starts from our proprietary database. Using advanced sourcing methods like social media, professional networking media, internal, and 3rd party job boards, we identify qualified candidates.
Validate: A recruiter validates the candidates’ experience and skill sets against our client’s position.
Initial Screening: Based on the position and the client’s work culture, the recruiter uses initial screening questions to determine the most suitable candidates.
Submit: the recruiter will submit to the technical team qualified candidates who have passed the initial screening.
Technical Screening: The technical team then prepares a matrix of the particular requirements and required experience for the position and using a list of questions and the results, re-validates the candidates’ technical skills.
Background Check: Administrative personnel will provide a detailed background check, as required, per client agreement.
On board: On successfully completing the above steps, the candidates are welcomed on board and assisted to ensure a smooth integration at the client’s location.
Job Description
This system administrator position is created to utilize advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, networks, and GIS technologies to help build and maintain Enterprise GIS system. The position will also perform system monitoring and tuning related tasks to ensure adequate availability and performance of GIS servers and services. The position will be required to document the procedures for system build, monitoring, troubleshoot and regular maintenance. This employee must work with other teams in IT and the GIS Unit to coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of any GIS systems and processes.
- Develop, implement and maintain facets of Geographic Information System to include: foundational GIS servers and services, GIS desktops (virtual and physical), and virtual application delivery. Installation and automation of operating system components and GIS server components and services. Specify firewall rules and other system changes. Much of the work requires expertise as a system engineer / system administrator / builder with the balance of the work requiring expertise writing scripts for building and installation process automation.
- Develop, maintain, and execute system monitoring procedures to include: status, utilization, capacity, and support for Data Center Operations staff to monitor servers and applications.
- Ensure systems are tested sufficiently. This work may include: designing test plans and specifications, implementing test plans, executing testing procedures, help in collecting and reporting results.
- Develop and maintain system build, monitoring, troubleshoot and regular maintenance documentation required for applicable teams: GIS Unit, Infrastructure Build, Operations and Maintenance, ITS Infrastructure Build and Operations.
- Research, recommend, and implement emerging technology solutions. Consult as needed on technology issues up to and including very complex, multi-agency efforts.
- Provide 2nd tier support for the Help Desk and occasionally staff the Help desk (route or resolve minor incidents as appropriate, engage other 2nd or 3rd tier support as required.)
Required Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and services
• Advanced knowledge using common Windows application protocols
• Knowledge of scripting in: Python, Jscript, PowerShell, Microsoft command-line (cmd.exe)
• Understanding of segmented network and firewall rules in a secured environment
• Understanding of relational databases
• Understanding of UML modeling
• Knowledge of GIS systems is a plus
• The ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret organizational and procedural problems
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.