OpenVMS Systems Administrator VAX

OpenVMS Systems Administrator VAX

Hands-on HP OpenVMS infrastructure experience needed to be considered for the role.

This is a hybrid position requiring one day per month on-site at the Government Publishing Office (GPO) HQ in Washington DC.

Resumes and applications are being actively reviewed. Please be aware that a recruiter may reach out to you directly via a phone call or email. If your contact information is not included in your application, please provide it.

About the Role

Cyber Technology Innovations (CTI) is seeking an experienced OpenVMS Administrator to support mission-critical HP OpenVMS infrastructure at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington, DC. GPO is the federal government's official publisher. It produces and distributes information products for all three branches of government, including the Congressional Record, the Federal Register, and secure credentials such as U.S. passports, and it provides public access to official government information through govinfo.gov.

You'll own the hardware and OS health of GPO's OpenVMS environment, including HP BladeSystem C7000 enclosures, attached storage, firmware, maintenance contracts, and documentation, and serve as the primary point of contact for server-related issues.

Job description:

a) Implement maintenance for all managed OpenVMS server hardware and externally attached equipment.

b) Manage changes to form, fit, or function for all IT standalone and blade server hardware.

c) Provide engineering support for HP-based OpenVMS server and appliance operations and maintenance.

d) Provide information for regular server maintenance activities and coordinate maintenance with system owners and the manufacturer.

e) Conduct integration and security testing for all new and upgraded equipment, networks, and system software.

f) Create, maintain, and track server hardware maintenance agreements, licenses, and their periods of performance.

g) Develop, document, and maintain SOPs and engineering procedures for server deployment, maintenance, repair, and removal.

h) Prepare and submit Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports on outages, including the component involved, period of downtime, corrective actions, and additional reports as requested.

i) Maintain warranty protection and conditions for all server equipment.

j) Maintain up-to-date vendor documentation for all systems.

k) Monitor and tune system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Experience

4+ years of experience in HP OpenVMS server infrastructure engineering.

5+ years of VAX/OpenVMS experience is preferred.

Experience with HP BladeSystem C7000 enclosures.

Experience managing firmware in an OpenVMS environment.

Strong configuration and troubleshooting skills for server hardware and software problems.

Solid understanding of CPU, memory, hard drives, and other server components.

Understanding of SAN, NAS, and local storage technologies.

Experience with systems evaluation testing.

Experience with performance tuning and monitoring to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Working knowledge of hardware performance troubleshooting and hardware best practices.

Experience with Microsoft, UNIX/Linux, VMware, and CIFS/Samba file system administration is preferred.

Experience with VMScluster configuration, volume shadowing, DCL scripting, and AUTOGEN/SYSGEN tuning is highly preferred.

Experience with VAX-to-Alpha/Integrity migrations or VSI OpenVMS is a plus.

Education and Certification

Preferred Certifications:

HP OpenVMS OS Server Certification

Why Team CTI

For over 47 years, Cyber Technology Innovations (CTI) has delivered mission-critical IT and R&D services across federal, civilian, and defense agencies. Join a team of industry experts in a fast-growing, evolving organization where your growth is earned on merit, not measured by your time in a seat.

What we offer:

Career Growth — clear paths and mentoring on long-term federal programs; advancement is earned on merit, not tenure.

Health & Wellness — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

Financial — Competitive pay, 401(k) match, and performance recognition.

Community — A team culture built on service, integrity, and mission.

Education — We partner with technology training companies, such as CBT Nuggets, to provide our employees with skill-building and industry-recognized certification training.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20401