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MAG Aerospace · 1 day ago

System Administrator SME

positionColorado Springs, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$80K/yr - $150K/yr
date5+ years exp

MAG Aerospace is bidding on a high level government satellite communications support program and is recruiting for a System Administrator SME who will function as the technical expert for virtual machine and virtualization administrator support for WSOMS. The role involves supporting virtualization technologies, providing strategic advisory, and mentoring junior sysadmins.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Support Virtual Machine (VM) Ware and Hyper-Virtual (Hyper-V)
Support to with other virtualization protocols and cloud computing
Deep Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of OS (Windows/Linux), virtualization, scripting, and enterprise databases
Architectural Design: Creating, implementing, and optimizing large-scale infrastructure, data models, and disaster recovery plans
Strategic Advisory: Recommending policies, procedures, and technical standards
Leadership and Mentorship: Acting as a subject authority for teams, mentoring junior sysadmins, and interfacing with vendors
Specialized Domain Knowledge: Focusing on areas like AI/autonomy, ISR systems, or cloud environments

Qualification

Virtual Machine (VM) WareHyper-VWindows/LinuxCloud computingScriptingEnterprise databasesStrategic AdvisorySpecialized Domain KnowledgeLeadershipMentorship

Required

Minimum 5 years experience as a systems administrator in any operating system (e.g. Windows, Linux, Unix, etc.)
Proficient in Virtual Machine (VM) Ware and Hyper-Virtual (Hyper-V), and familiar with other virtualization protocols and cloud computing
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, IT management or related technical field preferred
Top Secret clearance
US Citizenship required
The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements

Benefits

Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance

Company

MAG Aerospace

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MAG Aerospace provides airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://magaero.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
New Mountain Capital
2018-06-07Private Equity
2013-09-23Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Matt Twiggs
VP, Engineering & Technology
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