System Administrator and Network Engineer

Red Drum; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match up to 6%

100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance

Generous PTO offering

$5000/year for education and training

Referral bonuses up to $10,000

Recognition for excellent performance

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a System Administrator and Network Engineer located in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires expertise in Linux administration, VMWare, and network management with the need for a current TS clearance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and be skilled in various technical tools. Competitive benefits include employer-paid insurance and flexible PTO options.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in day-to-day systems administration and support.
• Experience in managing Linux environments.
• CCNP certification required for network engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day systems administration and support.
• Manage and troubleshoot Linux O/S environments.
• Support infrastructure as Code and security compliance.

Skills

Linux O/S administration

VMWare

Scripting

Cisco

LAN/WAN administration

VPN management

Infrastructure as Code

Ansible

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, information systems, computer science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Saltstack

Job description

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System Administrator and Network Engineer Annapolis Junction, MD

Description

At Red Drum, we solve the world’s most complex data challenges. Our Mission is to develop cutting‑edge data solutions that protect our nation’s freedoms and expand our global intelligence capabilities.

Requirements

Tech stack and experience required for system administrators and network engineers include: providing the day to day systems administration and support of production and non-production environments, supporting and managing Linux O/S environments, VMWare, scripting, Cisco, LAN/CAN/WAN Administration, VPN’s, managing and troubleshooting, infrastructure as Code, Ansible, Saltstack, STE/STN security compliance, SSP’s, and many more.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, information systems, computer science or related field. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree. For network engineers, a CCNP cert is often required. Security + is often required for system administrators.

Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.

A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.

• 401k Match of up to 6% of an employees’ salary.
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance for employees and their dependents.
• A generous PTO offering that employees can use for vacations, holidays, and sick time. The PTO amount is flexible based on what the candidate prefers.
• Up to $5000/year for approved education and training expenses/time.
• Referral bonuses of up to $10,000 depending on clearance level.
• Recognition for excellent performance and customer recognition, birthdays, and anniversaries in the company.

Red Drum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.