System Administrator

AM Pierce & Associates$90K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Top Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
  • 6 to 8 years of system administration experience
  • Operating System certification (Windows or Linux) required
  • COMPTIA Security+ or DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification required

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering solutions for unique problems in a government software hosting facility
  • Deploy and maintain both physical and virtual hardware infrastructure
  • Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various hosts
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans
  • Manage user accounts and permissions
  • Secure information systems according to DoD guidelines

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
  • Referral Program
  • Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a System Administrator Journeyman/Senior, supporting PMA-231, the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office.

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

The Location: Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment: On-Site.

The Description:
  • Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
  • Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.
  • Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.
  • Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
  • Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
  • Manage user accounts and permissions.
  • Deploy and maintain software applications.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.
  • Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.
  • Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance
  • Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.
  • Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
  • Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding and experience of Linux operating system.

Education & Experience:
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Technical Discipline.
  • Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position.
  • Operating System certificate (i.e. Windows or Linux), required.
  • COMPTIA Security+ or other DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification, required.

Desired Skillsets:
  • VMWare/vSphere Enterprise
  • Windows Server
  • SAN
  • Networking
  • STIGs
  • ACAS

Travel:
  • On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.


AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
  • Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Will Preparation
  • Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
  • Referral Program
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Norton Life Lock
  • HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to [redacted] or submit an application online.

This is a non-management position.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AM Pierce & Associates

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar System Administrator jobs: