Sr Systems Administrator/IT Specialist

MAG Aerospace; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Sr Systems Administrator/IT Specialist to provide operational IT support. You will handle server management, security updates, and customer support within a rapidly growing Cyber and Space Program Office. A $10k sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Full health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of system administration/IT experience.
• Active TS with SCI eligibility security clearance required.
• Familiarity with DoD 8140 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems planning, management, and integration of IT hardware and software.
• Configure security settings following STIG guidelines.
• Support help desk operations and troubleshoot server, network, and software issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Troubleshooting

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years of related experience

Tools

Ansible

SQL

VMware

RHEL

Microsoft Windows Server

Exchange

SharePoint

Office 365

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

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MAG Aerospace is offering up to a $10k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. The Senior System Administrator/IT Specialist will be responsible for day-to-day operational IT support, including supporting a closed restricted network and other DoD guest systems at various classifications. Tasks include installation, troubleshooting, and administrative tasks related to maintaining and enhancing information systems.

This role offers an opportunity to be involved in the newly formed PM Cyber & Space and contribute to the rapidly growing Cyber and Space Program Office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform systems planning, management, analysis, and integration of hardware, software, networks, and procedures.
• Update, upgrade, security harden, and maintain servers (physical, virtual, cloud).
• Configure security settings following STIG guidelines on Windows, Linux, and network technologies.
• Script infrastructure as code using tools like Ansible.
• Maintain systems including Microsoft Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Office 365, Power BI, Power Apps, SQL, VMware, RHEL, and others.
• Troubleshoot server, network, desktop, and software issues.
• Support help desk operations and assist off-site locations and users.

Requirements

Minimum Skills and Experience

• Experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting of cloud services, virtualization, routers, switches, VTC systems.
• Knowledge of system security policies and accreditation.
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to organize resources, prioritize, and provide technical training.
• Active TS with SCI eligibility security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of system administration/IT experience.
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related experience; familiarity with DoD 8140 standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building IT infrastructure, scripting, Cisco CCNA, security hardening, military environment experience, compliance with DoD policies.

Other Notes

Position contingent on physical and medical requirements, with travel up to 5%.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $0 - $170,000. Full benefits include health, life, disability, retirement, paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. More details at MAG Aerospace Benefits.