Linux Systems Administrator (5469)

SMX; Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX is seeking a highly motivated Linux Systems Administrator to support DoD network environments at Patuxent River NAS, southern Maryland. The role involves deploying and maintaining hardware, VMs, and containers, plus ensuring security and disaster recovery.

Key requirements include Top Secret clearance, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and DoD/8570 certifications. On-site support in Maryland with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience; or 9 years with an Associate's degree; or 11 years with a HS diploma.
• HS Diploma with 11 years of experience.
• Must have DoD guidance knowledge and relevant certifications (e.g., Security+).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Linux system administration for DoD networks and government hosting facilities.
• Deploy and maintain hardware, virtual machines, and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues on servers and workstations.
• Maintain backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and document configurations/actions.
• Maintain security posture and monitor events per DoD guidance.
• Participate in Agile project planning and provide networking support for on-prem infrastructure.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Networking principles

DoD 8570 compliant

Security+ certification

Operating system certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

HS Diploma

Tools

VMware/vSphere Enterprise

SAN

ACAS

Atlassian tools

Windows Server

Job description

SMX is looking for a highly motivatedLinux Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience performing System Administration functions on Aircraft or Weapons Systems networks, and maintaining and upgrading network infrastructures. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.

As the Linux Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.

The Linux Systems Administrator will:

• Provide solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.
• Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.
• Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance
• Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.
• Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
• Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Clearance Required: Top Secret
  • An interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret
• A bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience; Associate's degree and 9 years, OR HS Diploma and 11 years of experience is required
• Familiarity with the following:
  • Windows Server
  • VMware/vSphere Enterprise
  • SAN
  • Networking
  • STIGs
  • ACAS
• Experience with Atlassian tools
• Knowledge of networking principles, theories, and concepts and ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative principles and concepts.
• CompTIA Security+ or other DOD INST 8570 compliant qualification is required
• Operating system certification (i.e. Windows or Linux)

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $87,600 USD - $146,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).