Junior Systems Administrator - Linux & Network Ops (TS)

SMX; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to maintain the LAN/WAN and Internet systems in a DoD environment at Patuxent River NAS, MD. You will join a team supporting NAVAIR program management, technical and business analysis across the community.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring networks, monitoring availability, planning and testing upgrades, and enforcing security measures. A Top Secret clearance and Linux OS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance is required.
• BS/BA in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of system administration experience.
• Linux OS experience and COMPTIA Security+ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN/Internet systems.
• Monitor network availability for all users.
• Assist in network modeling, planning, and coordination.
• Analyze and troubleshoot existing network systems.
• Maintain backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Oversee junior staff on assigned tasks.
• Test upgrades, patches, and fixes.
• Ensure security measures are functioning properly.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Linux OS

COMPTIA Security+

System administration

Education

BS/BA in Technical Discipline

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Associate's degree + 4 years

Tools

Linux OS certificate

Job description

SMX is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Administrator to maintain the LAN/WAN and Internet systems in a DoD environment at Patuxent River NAS, MD. You will join a team supporting NAVAIR program management, technical and business analysis across the community.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring networks, monitoring availability, planning and testing upgrades, and enforcing security measures. A Top Secret clearance and Linux OS experience are required.