Junior Windows Systems Admin — On-Site Support (DoD)

SMX; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to join a skilled team delivering on-site IT support at the Patuxent River NAS location in southern Maryland.

You will install and maintain LAN/WAN, troubleshoot issues, ensure cybersecurity/compliance, and assist users with devices. A Top Secret clearance and DoD/NAVAIR experience are preferred; Windows experience required; Linux is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least one year of system administration experience.
• Clearance required: Top Secret.
• Experience with Windows workstations, servers, and peripherals.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and configuration management.
• DoD/NAVAIR environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN/Internet systems.
• Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate IT systems.
• Maintain IT systems with minimal interruption.
• Implement backup and recovery capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD policies and configuration management.
• Test OS upgrades and patches.
• Provide on-site support at Patuxent River NAS in Maryland.

Skills

System administration

Windows server

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Cybersecurity awareness

Clearance: Top Secret

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

DoD 8570-compliant certification

Job description

SMX is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to join a skilled team delivering on-site IT support at the Patuxent River NAS location in southern Maryland.

You will install and maintain LAN/WAN, troubleshoot issues, ensure cybersecurity/compliance, and assist users with devices. A Top Secret clearance and DoD/NAVAIR experience are preferred; Windows experience required; Linux is a plus.