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SMX Systems Administrator (3750) in Patuxent River, Maryland
Systems Administrator (3750)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)
Patuxent River, MD
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator (Junior or Mid-level) with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
As the Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
The Systems Administrator will:
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
Required Skills and Experience:
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.
1 year of experience in system administration is required for junior level; mid-level requires 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
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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.