Skyward is hiring a
Systems Administrator

Summary

Join us at Skyward, a people-centered business that values integrity, compassion, inquisitiveness, unconventionality, and authenticity. We're seeking a Systems Administrator to manage an Enterprise SAS environment, supervise system configuration and operation, optimize system performance, and ensure security.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two (2) years of general experience, or six (6) years of experience with no bachelor’s degree
• High level of understanding and managing applications in a Linux based environment
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Powershell, etc
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by disseminating data to researchers who are studying ways to improve the quality and reduce the cost of care provided to chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries
• Manage an Enterprise SAS environment using Python code for automating administrative tasks
• Supervise and manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of systems which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based
• Optimize system operation and resource utilization
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Help users in accessing and using business systems
• Install and configure software and hardware
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
• 15 days of paid leave
• 7 days of sick leave
• 2 days bereavement leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty
• 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
• Company provided laptop
• $5,000 per year for professional development
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
• $2,000 referral bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits