Senior System Administrator - Linux/Windows & Security

WOOD Federal Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Work-Life Support

Wellness Resources

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a System Administrator with Linux/Windows expertise and security focus to support a large, distributed environment. The role includes patch management, hardening, backup and recovery, and involvement in accreditation activities. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS is expected.

Candidates should have TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility and a strong background in high-assurance IT environments. The position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD and is full-time with day shift.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience supporting Linux and Microsoft-based servers and workstations.
• Experience with OS and application hardening, including DISA, best practices, and high-assurance environments.
• Must have at least 5 years of hands-on experience with software and hardware deployment, patch management, operating systems, and system backup and restore functions.
• Must be proficient with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and Active Directory.
• Ability to travel is required, including local area travel and occasional 1-2 week CONUS and OCONUS trips on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
• Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.
• Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re‑work solutions.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
• Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.

Job description

WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a System Administrator with Linux/Windows expertise and security focus to support a large, distributed environment. The role includes patch management, hardening, backup and recovery, and involvement in accreditation activities. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS is expected.

Candidates should have TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility and a strong background in high-assurance IT environments. The position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD and is full-time with day shift.