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Senior Systems Administrator

Urban One

Silver Spring, Maryland

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$115,000
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Change Management, Communication Skills, Contract Law, Database Administration, Database Design, Desktop PC, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), FTP Servers, Financial Systems, HRIS/HRMS, IBM AIX Operating System, IBM DB2 UDB (Database 2 Universal Database), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Server Software, Interpersonal Skills, Intranet, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Integration, Oracle Essbase (fka Hyperion Essbase), Oracle Hyperion Planning, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product/Service Launch, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Software Testing, Standards Development, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Unix System Administration, Veritas Product Family, Web Server, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Silver Spring, Maryland
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Systems Administrator 
Department: Information Technology/MIS
Reports To: Chief Information Officer 
FLSA Status: Exempt (PRO)
Location: Silver Spring, MD
              
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the development of the system structure for infrastructure design and implementation.
  • Collaborate with the Department lead on roll out for updates on software.
  • Assist in developing systems to streamline effective connections to all systems platforms.
  • Assist in the design, configuration, and implementation of a new Lawson Financial/HRIS system.
  • Completion of implementation project, the individual will assume a lead technical role as both System Administrator and DBA.
  • Major tasks associated with the implementation include a review of the physical DB design, Unix systems architecture design.
  • Lawson application configuration, and installation and integration of Hyperion Planning servers and software. 
  • Implement all new software and systems as needed.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for new location buildout.
  • Display knowledge of  Systems Admin/DBA experience in a Tier 1 ERP environment Hyperion/Essbase
  • Installing and tuning system software and application tools, creating primary database storage structures, creating primary objects (table, views, and indexes), ongoing modification of.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for new location buildout.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • Significant substantive knowledge of entertainment contract law, procedures, terminology, and documents relating to corporate matters; high degree of specialization in areas of expertise.
  • Outstanding organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and delegation skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to both understand the “big picture” and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites and other law office software.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment and to work proactively.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Submit to a criminal background check.
  • Legal right to work in the United States.
  • Lawson Financial/HRIS experience highly desirable but may be substituted for Systems Admin/DBA experience in a Tier 1 ERP environment. Hyperion/Essbase experience preferred.
  • Installing and tuning system software and application tools, creating primary database storage structures, creating primary objects (table, views, and indexes), on-going modification of database structure to. accommodate application testing and development, and Unix network integration.
  • Ensure change management and defined database standards and procedures are followed.
  • Configure, maintain and troubleshoot the Hyperion Planning and Essbase environment.
  • On-going maintenance of the UNIX systems including performance monitoring, system backups, diagnosis/troubleshooting system problems, and disaster planning. 
  • Manage UNIX-related network including the configuration of desktop systems and coordinating efforts with the management of Local Area Networks.
  • Maintain the UNIX Intranet and Internet server environment including Web and FTP servers.
  • Maintenance of all security aspects of the Lawson/UNIX environment including the creation of new users and monitoring users’ access to the database.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with the Lawson System Administrator.
  • Lead role in the ongoing support of associated systems, databases, and end users.
  • Perform other technical duties as assigned.
  • Travel to remote Radio One locations may be required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
  • BA preferred, a minimum of 3 years of Systems Administration experience on UNIX/AIX.   
  • Shell scripting and performance monitoring/tuning experience required. 
  • Experience with clustering solutions is also required (HACMP, MC Service guard, Veritas). 
  • RDBMS knowledge must include DB2 UDB with 2+ years in a DBA role.

Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, and elective supplemental options. 

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