Principal System Administrator

DCCA; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible 401(k) options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A veteran-owned IT company is seeking a Principal System Administrator in Maryland. The role requires expertise in Linux System Administration, specifically with Red Hat and Ansible. Candidates must have a TS/SCI w/Poly and possess 15 years of experience in system support and a related degree. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and employee growth, the company offers competitive salaries ranging from $160,000 to $205,000, alongside comprehensive benefits focused on health and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly is required.
• Demonstrated experience in Linux (Red Hat), Saison, and Ansible.
• 15 years of related System Administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux System Administration support for the program.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network integrity issues.
• Ensure successful system performance through tuning and management.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Ansible

Data Communications Equipment

Network hardware and software troubleshooting

Multi-Platform Unix/Windows Server environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline

15 years of System Administration experience

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

CentOS

VMWare

Oracle 10 RDBMS

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Principal System Administrator

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA’s successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks

Candidate will be responsible for providing Linux System Administration support for the program. Along with meeting the System Administrator III LCAT requirements, the ideal candidate for this position must have experience in Linux (Red Hat), Saison, and Ansible.

Proficient in the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Data Communications Equipment, 3270 devices and circuits, including Network hardware and software. Maintain the continuity of point to point analog, digital, LANs; tie line circuits, point to point protocol slip links, routers, utilizing TCP/IP and network management skills in Multi-Platform Unix/Windows Server 2003, NT, XP, 2000 environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL5.4), Centos 7,8 Linux, VMWare Vcenter Server and Vsphere client, Sun Solaris 9, 10, Dragon Intrusion Detection, Oracle 10 RDBMS. Utilize performance and tuning skills to enhance system fault management. Assist the user community with data and telecommunications problems to maintain network integrity utilizing remote system management. Troubleshoot and resolve all related problems.

Tools/Skills

Mainframe Hardware

• IBM 4381, IBM Controllers, Telex Terminals, Hewlett Packard Terminals, HP 3000/Spectrum, Stat Muxes, Datapoint Tape Drives, IBM 3274/3174, NAS 8000, 3299 Stat Mux

Mainframe Software

• Jes 3, TSO, IBM’s Information Management Systems/Infoman, DOS Power, VTAM, IBM Netview, SAS

PC Server Hardware

• IBM Risc 6000 Servers, Compaq 486, Laptops/PCMCIA Modems and Network Cards, New Image 466’s, AT &T 3B2/600G Servers, HP Vectra, Sun Ultra 25, 1500, 150 Workstations. Sparkstations 10,20, HP Gecko, NexTStep Cube Servers, Compaq Proliant, Prolinea Servers, DEC Alpha 8400 Servers, Compaq Alpha DS20 Servers, Dec Alpha 8400 Servers, HP E25, H40, T500, HP 9000 Series 800 Servers, Racal Milgo Modems, Practical Peripheral and Hayes Modems, 3Com Etherlink Cards, IBMToken Ring Cards Arcnet Cards, Cogent Network Cards, MicroCrystal 16si Video Cards, Welfleet, Cisco Routers.

PC Server Software Operating Systems

• Microsoft Office, Outlook Mail, Novell Groupwise Mail, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Quattro Pro, Lexis Nexus, Procom Plus, Dynacom for Windows Communications Software, PPP Point to Point Protocol Software, Microsoft Lan Manager, Novell 4.1, Lantastic V4.1 Qemm V6.0, Windows NT40, Windows NT Client, MicroCom Carbon Copy, Foxpro III , Perl, Omni Image, Omni Web Browser, NexTStep 3.3, SAS V6, RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5.4, Fedora Linux, Sun Solaris 9.0, 10.,HP Glance Performance Tools, HPUX Network Node Manager, HP Openview, Oracle 7 RDBMS, NIS, NIS+, NFS, FTP, UDP, Sybase, Checkpoint, Windows Server 2003, Serena, Weblogic.

Protocols

• ASYNC, BYSYNC, X.25, LDAP, TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP

Interfaces

• RJ11, RJ45, RS232, RS444

Desired Skills

IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.

Required Education / Certifications

Fifteen (15) years of experience providing System Administration support and Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline required. See Appendix B for degree substitutions.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 160,000 to 205,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we’re able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we’re here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA’s culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA’s benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today’s IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets