DescriptionMarkon is seeking a Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by designing, building, and maintaining innovative technical solutions. This role is ideal for a customer-focused problem solver who enjoys architecting and prototyping new capabilities while supporting a customer's evolving technical roadmap. The position combines systems administration, engineering, and solution development responsibilities, providing the opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies and implement solutions that enhance mission effectiveness. This is NOT a standard System Administrator position requiring off-hours/weekend/on-call support, but it does require hands-on skills building, configuring, and managing a small number of VMs.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain new technical solutions and system capabilities
- Administer and support virtual machine environments, including patching, updates, and system configuration management
- Enhance existing applications through the integration of new technologies and capabilities
- Evaluate and prototype emerging technologies to address customer requirements
- Assist customers in understanding technical options and developing future-state solutions
- Support system engineering, architecture, and technology modernization initiatives
- Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and infrastructure issues
- Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and stakeholders to implement mission-focused solutions
- Document system configurations, processes, and technical recommendations
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph with this Customer is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, or related technical professional
- Experience supporting system administration, engineering, architecture, or design efforts in software development or enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
- Linux system administration
- AWS architecture, design, and provisioning
- Python
- Perl
- Cross-domain solutions
- RESTful web services
- Experience with Windows and Linux environments strongly preferred
- Experience with any of the following technologies is a plus:
- Java or JavaScript
- Apache NiFi
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated customer-service mindset and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Salary RangeUSD $145,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
