System Administrator - 2 (LINUX/UNIX)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; Remote; USD 118,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

A woman-owned technology firm based in Maryland is seeking a qualified Systems Administrator to provide Tier 1 and 2 IT support. You will manage UNIX and Windows systems, troubleshoot issues, and support large software deployments. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in a similar role and a bachelor’s degree in a technical field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118k-$229k annually, along with generous benefits including 24 days PTO and 100% healthcare coverage for employees.

Benefits

24 days PTO

100% healthcare coverage

401k with 10% company contribution

Educational assistance for college classes

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of experience as a Systems Administrator.
• 5 years of additional experience can substitute for degree.
• Experience with large software deployments on LINUX/UNIX systems required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 & 2 support for problem identification and resolution.
• Manage and configure UNIX/Windows operating systems.
• Support the escalation and communication of status to management.

Skills

Tier 1 & 2 support

UNIX & Windows configuration

Container Technology

Kubernetes

System configuration management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Ceph

Job description

Overview

TS/SCI w/Polygraph required. Approved for up to 60% Telework.

Description

Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems, installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity, and configures network components along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Position Specific Skills

Experience required to support the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. Provide Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Experience with Container Technology: administering large software deployments on LINUX/UNIX systems, administering clustered storage solutions (e.g. storage appliances, Ceph), Kubernetes orchestrated containers, system configuration management software (e.g. Puppet, Ansible) and change control.

LCAT Qualifications

Ten (10) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range

$118k-$229k (Annually)*

*The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Company & Benefits

Akina is a Woman Owned, ServiceDisabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications. Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees\' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer\'s mission.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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