Junior Systems Administrator

Saalex; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Training & development

Wellness resources

Stock options

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support a Windows server and desktop environment in Patuxent River, MD. The role includes maintaining LAN/WAN, security, and virtualization in a 200-user environment.

Applicants should have a BS/BA and CompTIA Security+ before onboarding. Interim Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret. This is a full-time, onsite position with health, retirement, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification prior to onboarding.
• Active Interim Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN and Internet systems for the organization.
• Monitor network availability and perform maintenance as needed.
• Monitor and test website performance to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Assist in network modeling, analysis, and coordination between hardware and software.
• May supervise network and help desk staff.
• Administer network security measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows OS

Networking

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Azure

Virtualization

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Companyis seeking aJunior Systems AdministratorinPatuxent 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

Essential Functions:

• 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 may 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.

• 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