System Administrator

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

Requirements

Clearance: Top Secret SCI Full Scope Polygraph Clearance

Education: A Bachelor s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator (SA) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor s degree.

Certifications: DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.

Experience:

• Computer Network Operations - Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in modern operating systems and network architectures.
  

• Information Assurance - Must have at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in certification and accreditation, architecture development and design, risk assessments, and IA metrics gathering.
  

• Ability to work independently and in groups to complete tasks bounded by constraints.
  

• Experience with Linux, including scripting (Shell, Perl, Bash, Python, etc.).
  

• Experience with Splunk and NiFi functionality.
  

• Ability to break down complex problem spaces, formulate technical strategies, build action plans, and track progress against established baselines to resolve technical challenges and meet customer expectations.
  

• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems, including user accounts and workstations.
  

• Provide support for the dispatch system and remain involved in the resolution process.
  

• Configure and manage LINUX, UNIX, and Windows operating systems install/load operating systems software, troubleshoot, and maintain integrity of configuration.
  

• This is a full-time position and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.
  

• Must meet DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level II requirements (Security + at a minimum).
  

• Participate in analyzing new hardware/software needs and in Client requirements reviews and meetings about customer issues.
  

• Experience with hardware architecture implementation and performance tuning of Linux systems, including tweaking kernel-level settings for TCP session optimization.
  

Benefits

Core Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued Semi-Monthly, commensurate with experience.
  

• Holidays: 7 Standard Holidays + 4 Floating Holidays (Employee Choice).
  

• Payroll: Paid Semi-Monthly on the 7th and 22nd. Direct Deposit Available.
  

• 401(k): 100% match on contributions up to 4% through VANGUARD; immediate vesting. Plus, 0% to 4% Profit Sharing at year-end.
  

• Reward & Recognition Programs: Participation in Employee Referral and Bonus Programs.
  

Health Benefits:

• Medical Coverage: Choice of HMO and POS Coverage by BCBS CareFirst. HMO Plan covers employees and their families at 100%.
  

• Dental & Vision Coverage: Provided at no cost to the employee by Delta Dental and VSP.
  

• Life Insurance: $100,000 coverage per employee at no cost, with additional options.
  

• Long-Term Disability: 60% of base monthly earnings up to $10,000/month.
  

• Short-Term Disability: 60% of weekly salary up to $2,000/week.
  

Quality of Life Benefits:

• Mobile Phone Allowance: $75/Month
  

• Internet Access Allowance: $50/Month
  

• Grooming Allowance: $50/Month
  

• Fitness Allowance: $600/Annually
  

• Professional Association Memberships: $350/Annually
  

• Wellness Challenges: Amazon Gift Cards for Successful Completion.
  

Special Benefits:

• Annual Corporate Trip: Travel and lodging for eligible employees and their families.
  

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continued learning up to $5,000 annually.