System Administrator - 3 (Linux, Windows, HPC)

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

11 federal holidays

401k vesting 100%

Healthcare 100% cost paid

Education assistance

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator for the TS/SCI program. The role provides Infrastructure Server and Sustainment services across two sites and geographic locations, integrating the EC data system and working with government monitoring services.

Requirements include a BS in a technical field with 10 years of Sys Admin experience (or 15 years without degree) and DoD 8570 IAT II certification. Salary range is $180k–$220k per year, with 24 days PTO, holidays, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in a technical discipline and 10 years’ experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required or 15 years’ experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Skills

IT systems

Help desk

Troubleshooting

Linux/Unix/Windows

Networking

Education

B.S. in technical discipline

Job description

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

TS/SCI - Polygraph required

21-08.002

Description

The System Administrators must provide Infrastructure Server and Sustainment services, which the Government will use to enhance and complement High Performance Computing (HPC) sustainment capabilities across two sites and geographic locations, to include the integration and management of the Exceptionally Controlled Information (ECI) data system. Server Ops team members and the Government monitoring service (in some cases 24x7x365) both monitor systems. All Systems will be integrated and utilize Government monitoring services. The Government monitoring service will monitor and report problems to the Team via Email/phone during business hours.

Proficient with the following (as specific position requires):

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. 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 Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide in-depth experience in trouble‑shooting IT systems
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Configure and manage Linux, Unix, and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

Qualifications:

B.S. in a technical discipline and 10 years’ experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required or 15 years’ experience in lieu of degree.

DoD 8570 IAT II level certification required.

Salary Range:

$180k-$220k (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.

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.

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.