Systems Admin L3

Job Description
Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator Level 3 for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations,monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages LINUX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

• Experiencewith the following: LINUX, containerization, KVM virtualization, Ansible/SALT automation
• Great dealof experience with SSP compliance, maintaining STE/STN compliance andsupport on Linux systems, managing accounts, network rights, access tosystems and equipment and implementing security procedures and tools. Configureand install systems hardware or software and maintain server and domainsecurity requirements.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshootingand maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage LINUX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Requirements

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: A current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph is required for consideration. CCA candidates will not be considered for this position at this time.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Certifications: An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required or ability to obtain within 6 months from start date.

Required Skills

• LINUX Administration Experience
• Solid experience with STE/STN, DISA STIG compliance work on Linux systems
• Storage Management familiarity (CFS/DFS, NetApp..)
• Virtualization experience (Proxmox, RH KVM, VMWare.....)
• IP networking and Firewall experience
• Some experience with Containers/Cloud environments

Desired Skills

• Automation tools (Ansible, salt ..)
• Scripting (bash, python, perl ..)
• Backup tools (Rubrik, NetBackup....)
• Hyper Converged Infrastructure exp (Harvester, Nutanix, Cisco HyperFlex...)

Benefits

In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score, and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others. A comprehensive benefits package is one of the ways Jovian Concepts supports an exceptional work-life balance, and we remain committed to providing the best for the best!

Our benefits include:

• GreatHealthcare Coverage: Three (3) healthcare options through CareFirstBlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged healthsavings account available with two options and up to 100% employercontribution. Dental + Vision: 50% employer-paid premiums for employeesand family.
• AmazingRetirement Savings: 401K - 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 3% safe harbor - 5%annual profit share. Immediately vested on day one and no matching oradditional employee contribution required!
• GenerousPaid Time Off: 5 weeks PTO with no use it or lose it policy + 11 federal holidays + paid hours forcompany-required all-hands meetings + inclement weather leave
• FantasticEducation Assistance: Up-front tuition payment program, employeespursuing job related degrees and/or certifications could be eligible forfull up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
• WE DON'T STOP THERE - ENJOY MANY MORE BENEFITS! - Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Long-Termand Short-Term Disability at no cost to eligible employees - Up to four(4) weeks paid parental leave - Birthdays and Jovian Concepts' anniversaryrecognition and gifts - Annual merit increases - Loyalty bonus- Employeeand family-friendly corporate events, including our annual Team Buildevent and Holiday Party extravaganza.

Disclaimer: Benefits offered by Jovian Concepts may vary based on work location, clearance level, eligibility, and other applicable criteria. Specific benefits, eligibility, and availability are not guaranteed and may differ from those generally described and are subject to change at the company's discretion.