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SMX · 1 hour ago

Systems Administrator (4600)

Patuxent River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $146K/yr

5+ years exp

SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator to maintain various systems used in a Software Development program. This role involves providing onsite support and ensuring the functionality and performance of network systems, as well as overseeing junior staff.

AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system

Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users

Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems

Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption

Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job

Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems

Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities

Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages

Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages

Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution

Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning

Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes

Qualification

Linux OSCOMPTIA Security +System administrationNetwork monitoringBackupDisaster recoveryTechnical degreeTroubleshooting

Required

Clearance Required: Top Secret

An interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret

BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline

High school diploma and 6 years' additional experience within these functional duties; or an associate's degree and 4 additional years may be substituted for the bachelor's degree

5+ years performing the functional duties for this position

Operating System certificate (Linux) and COMPTIA Security + or other DOD INST 8570 compliant qualification

Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts

Experience with Linux OS