System Administrator

AM Pierce and Associates; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Coverage

401(k) and Roth 401k Plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

AM Pierce & Associates is seeking a System Administrator Journeyman/Senior to support PMA-231, the E-2/C-2 Airborne C2 Systems Program Office, on-site at Patuxent River, MD. The role involves deploying and maintaining hardware and virtualization, security, and DoD-compliant practices.

Required TS clearance, a technical degree, and an OS certificate with DoD 8570 qualifications. Travel is occasional; on-site environment with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Technical Discipline.
• Six to eight years of system administration experience.
• Operating System certificate (Windows or Linux) required.
• COMPTIA Security+ or other DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for government software hosting facilities.
• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, including VMs and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes on physical and virtual hosts.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software 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 (knowledge base, incident actions, system configurations).
• Provide technical support to customers and share best practices.
• Secure information systems and applications per DoD guidance.
• Maintain configuration and security posture via continuous monitoring and security events.

Skills

VMware/vSphere

Windows Server

Networking

STIGs

ACAST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Discipline

Operating System certificate (Windows or Linux)

COMPTIA Security+ or DoD 8570 qualification

Tools

SAN

Job description

Who We Are:

AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position:

We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a System Administrator Journeyman/Senior, supporting PMA-231, the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office.

Salary:

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS:

The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Location:

Patuxent River, MD

Work Environment:

On-Site.

Description:

• Provide engineering 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.
• Strong understanding and experience of Linux operating system.

Education & Experience:

• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Technical Discipline.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position.
• Operating System certificate (i.e. Windows or Linux), required.
• COMPTIA Security+ or other DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification, required.

Desired Skillsets:

• VMWare/vSphere Enterprise
• Windows Server
• SAN
• Networking
• STIGs
• ACAST

Travel:

On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

Total Rewards Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

Other:

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify.

This is a non-management position.