Data Center Systems Administrator (Secret/TS Eligible)

Paycom; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom seeks a Systems Administrator/Data Center Operations professional based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role supports DoD infrastructure with a Secret clearance minimum and TS/SCI eligibility for classified duties; ensures 99.95% server availability and oversees backups, patching, and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and VM environments, maintaining authorized software, performing vulnerability patches with STIG/SRG, running ACAS/SCAP scans,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility required for classified systems.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the role; CE certification within 6 months.
• Proficiency with Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and virtualization.
• Experience with patching, STIG/SRG configurations, and compliance scans.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, patch, and upgrade Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, including VM environments.
• Maintain an authorized software list and perform user account and permissions management.
• Apply vulnerability patches and STIG/SRG configurations and run ACAS and SCAP compliance scans.
• Perform data backup, archival, and recovery, sustaining a high backup success rate.
• Monitor data center environment, UPS systems, network racks and report deficiencies.
• Perform server room cable and equipment remediation and ongoing maintenance to standards.

Skills

Windows Server

UNIX/Linux

Virtual machines

English proficiency

Backup & recovery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M CE certification

Job description

Paycom seeks a Systems Administrator/Data Center Operations professional based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role supports DoD infrastructure with a Secret clearance minimum and TS/SCI eligibility for classified duties; ensures 99.95% server availability and oversees backups, patching, and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and VM environments, maintaining authorized software, performing vulnerability patches with STIG/SRG, running ACAS/SCAP scans,