Junior Systems Administrator - Linux & Network Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a highly motivated Junior Systems Administrator to maintain LAN/WAN and Internet systems in support of a Software Development program at Patuxent River NAS, southern Maryland. The role involves working with a team of professionals supporting program management and analysis within the NAVAIR community.

Responsibilities include configuring networks, monitoring availability, troubleshooting, and implementing security measures.

Qualifications

• Clearance required: Top Secret.
• Bachelor's or BA in a technical discipline.
• Alternative: HS diploma + 6 years experience or Associate + 4 years.
• At least 1 year of system administration experience.
• Linux OS knowledge and OS certificate; DoD 8570-compliant.
• Knowledge of system administration principles.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN/Internet systems.
• Monitor network availability for all users.
• Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning and coordination.
• Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems.
• Maintain backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Oversee the work of junior staff on assigned jobs.
• Improve hardware and software performance.
• Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages.
• Respond to unexpected outages and diagnose failures.
• Implement security measures and perform OS upgrades.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Linux OS

Security+

Network Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

COMPTIA Security+ (DoD 8570)

Job description

SMX is seeking a highly motivated Junior Systems Administrator to maintain LAN/WAN and Internet systems in support of a Software Development program at Patuxent River NAS, southern Maryland. The role involves working with a team of professionals supporting program management and analysis within the NAVAIR community.

Responsibilities include configuring networks, monitoring availability, troubleshooting, and implementing security measures.