System Administrator

AM Pierce & Associates, Inc.; Patuxent Highland (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

Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401k

Job summary

AM Pierce & Associates, Inc. seeks a System Administrator Journeyman/Senior to support PMA-231, E-2/C-2 airborne command and control systems. The role is on-site at Patuxent River, MD, with a sign-on bonus and a salary range reflecting experience.

Expect six to eight years of system administration experience, active TS clearance, and DoD 8570 compliant certification. The position supports Linux, virtualization, networking, and security posture in a government hosting facility.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of experience in system administration.
• OS certificate (Windows or Linux) required.
• COMPTIA Security+ or other DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification required.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for government software hosting facility.
• 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/IT equipment.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge base; incident response actions.
• Provide customer support and guidance on best practices.
• Maintain DoD-compliant security posture and continuous monitoring.
• Participate in Agile project planning and networking support for on-premises infra.
• Strong Linux operating system knowledge.

Skills

System administration experience

Linux proficiency

Agile project planning

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Technical Discipline

Top Secret clearance

Tools

VMWare/vSphere Enterprise

Windows Server

SAN

Networking

STIGs

ACAS

Job description

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce & 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.

The Location

Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment

On-Site.

The 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
• ACAS

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.

AM Pierce & Associates, As Well As Its Subsidiaries, Invests In Its Employees Beyond Just Compensation. Elements Of The Total Rewards Package Include Competitive Base Pay And Variable Compensation Opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, As Well As Its Subsidiaries, Also Provides Eligible Employees With An Opportunity To Enroll In a Variety Of Benefit Programs, Generally Including

• 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

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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 Affirmitive 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.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at [phone] or email us at [e-mail].

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

This is a non-management position.

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