Junior Systems Administrator

Saalex; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, seeks a Junior Systems Administrator to configure and maintain Windows servers and Windows 11 desktops, support 75 users and 125 assets, and ensure network connectivity and IA compliance at Patuxent River, MD.

The role emphasizes lab/test environments, on-site work, and collaboration with the ISSO for ATO processes; active Top Secret clearance is required and on-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of system administration experience.
• Knowledge/exposure to ACAS.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Knowledgeable / proficient in Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to manage / maintain various types of servers and security requirements.
• Security conscious in all aspects.
• Resourceful / problem solving skills.
• Works independently, self-starter, organized and detail oriented.
• BS/BA degree with 1 year related experience, OR AA/AS degree with 3 years related experience, OR HS and 5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ACAS / SCAPs on machines and apply patches to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Build, Maintain and harden workstations and laptops.
• Upgrade and configure data systems, administer operating systems, and maintain security procedures.
• Gather information for ISSO submittals for ATO on EMASS IDs.
• Install, configure and support LAN/WAN and Internet systems.
• Administer network security measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ACAS/SCAPs

Microsoft Windows OS

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Organized

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA degree + 1 year related experience

AA/AS degree + 3 years related experience

HS + 5 years related experience

Tools

CompTIA Security+

EMASS submission knowledge

LAN/WAN configuration

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Junior Systems Administrator in Patuxent River, MD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuration, deployment and maintaining Windows servers, Windows 11 desktop systems, network infrastructure and compliance with information assurance requirements. Candidate will create and maintain lab test and development environments and support 75 users / 125 computer assets / printers / network connectivity in the building.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65k-$85k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location: Full-time onsite (see onsite requirements below)

On-site Requirements

This position is not eligible for reoccurring telework, and will require an onsite presence at Patuxent River NAS for greater than or equal to 90% of the work week.

Essential Functions

• Perform ACAS / SCAPs on machines to look for vulnerabilities and apply patches to remediate.
• Build, Maintain and harden workstations and laptops.
• Upgrade and configure data systems, administer operating systems, and maintain basic security and recovery procedures such as scheduling and backups.
• Responsible for gathering all information (drawing, hardware/software list, PAA’s, etc for submittal to the ISSO for an ATO on EMASS ID 12900 and EMASS ID 3699
• 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.
• Administer network security measures.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years system administration experience
• Knowledge/exposure to ACAS
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Knowledgeable / proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems
• Ability to manage / maintain various types of servers and security requirements
• Security conscious in all aspects
• Resourceful / problem solving skills
• Works independently
• Self-starter
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• BS/BA degree and 1 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience, OR HS and 5 years related experience.

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education: BS/BA degree and 1 years related experience, OR AA/AS degree and 3 years related experience, OR HS and 5 years related experience.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan