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COMSO, Inc. · 1 month ago

Linux/Windows Systems Administrator II (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph)

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

COMSO, Inc. is a recognized woman-owned small business that empowers federal government stakeholders. They are seeking a Systems Administrator II responsible for the provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring system reliability and security compliance.

InternetSoftwareWeb Development

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The System Administrator is responsible for the provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of Windows and Linux server environments

This role includes building servers from the ground up, performing system updates and patching, monitoring security tools, and ensuring system reliability

Execute server patching following internal Telos patching processes and organizational SOPs

Utilize Nessus for vulnerability scanning, including agent configuration, connectivity checks, and unlink/relink operations

The Administrator will also participate in server migrations and maintain compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Build and configure Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems from scratch, including OS installation, baseline configuration, and service enablement

Perform light Linux administration (primarily Red Hat), including scripting and troubleshooting

Manage the full server lifecycle: provisioning, support, updates, and decommissioning

Access and administer servers using remote management technologies (e.g., Dell iDRAC) to perform installations, patching, firmware updates, and reboots (soft/hard)

Troubleshoot server issues related to OS, hardware, networking, and security compliance

Qualification

Linux AdministrationWindows AdministrationIAT Level II CertificationCisco OS ExperienceSoftware InstallationTroubleshooting SkillsMonitoring SkillsConfiguration Skills

Required

Must have active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph before consideration

Ten (10) years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

CWIP: IAT Level II Certification, IA Baseline Certification in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system

One (1) year experience in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system (Linux preferred)

Five (5) years' experience administering Linux, Unix, or Windows Operating System

Three (3) years' experience installing software packages such as .iso and RedHat package Managers (rpm)

TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION

Preferred

Three (3) years' experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and, administering a message service (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, Active MQ, Artemis, Kafka)