Description
We are seeking a Mid/Sr. System Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate will provide system administration support for a large, complex network environment with geographically distributed systems.
Job Summary: The selected individual will provide system administration support for a large, complex network environment with geographically distributed systems. The role supports system engineering requests by delivering solutions that meet operational needs, and by upgrading, sustaining, and maintaining existing capabilities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Installing applications, administrating systems and processes, and ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
- Ensuring server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently.
- Performing security management and application performance optimization functions.
- Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
- Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.
- Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
- Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re-work solutions.
- Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
- Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades, and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff.
- Proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
- Experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.
- Familiarity with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.
- Experience with Red Hat and VMWare.
- Solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
- Experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.
- Experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.
- Solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to support occasional day or short duration travel.
- Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.
Salary Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00