Junior Systems Administrator

Saalex Corp.; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Benefit

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator in Patuxent River, MD. This full-time position involves maintaining Windows servers and supporting network infrastructure for 200 users. The ideal candidate must have a BS/BA degree and be knowledgeable in security measures, Microsoft operating systems, and networking. Benefits include health care, 401k, and paid time off. Active Interim Secret clearance is required. The salary range is $60k-$75k annually.

Qualifications

• Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification prior to onboarding.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to manage and maintain various types of servers.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support local and wide area networks.
• Monitor network availability and perform necessary maintenance.
• Administer network security measures.

Skills

CompTIA Security+ certification

Proficient in Microsoft operating systems

Tier 1 support troubleshooting

Server maintenance

Security awareness

Azure and virtualization knowledge

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Overview

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a 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 virtualized development environments. Candidate will support 200 users / 150 computer assets / printers / network connectivity in the building.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60k-$75k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Full-time onsite

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption.
• Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
• May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists.
• Administer network security measures.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification prior to onboarding

• Knowledgeable / proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems
• Troubleshoot tier 1 support issues
• Ability to manage / maintain various types of servers and security requirements
• Security conscious in all aspects
• Familiar with Azure and virtualization
• Resourceful / problem solving skills
• Works independently
• Self-starter
• Organized
• Detail oriented

Security Clearance

Active Interim Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain and a Top Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education

BS/BA degree required.

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 Benefit