Systems Administrator 3 - (Windows, Active Directory, VMware)

Akina, Inc.

Linthicum (MD)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 207,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO annually
11 federal holidays
401k with 100% vesting on start date
Company healthcare fully covered for员工

Job summary

Akina, Inc. in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Systems Administrator 3 to support secure enclave development networks. Responsibilities include testing, SOP documentation, security maintenance, access management, data recovery planning, and system troubleshooting.

The role requires Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware expertise, RMF security understanding, and strong communication. Security clearance TS/SCI with polygraph is required, and hybrid collaboration within a close-knit team is expected.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 15 years’ experience OR high school diploma with 20 years’ experience.
  • Experience with Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
  • Familiarity with Linux Server Administration and VMware ecosystems.
  • Security compliance and RMF awareness; strong problem solving and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional and connectivity testing for operability.
  • Develop and document system administration SOPs.
  • Maintain baseline system security per policies.
  • Manage accounts, access, and rights to systems and equipment.
  • Plan and verify data redundancy and recovery procedures.
  • Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
  • Enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
  • Monitor system resources, performance, capacity, and availability.
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces and interoperability issues.

Skills

Windows Server Admin
Active Directory
Group Policy
Linux Server Admin
VMware/ESXi
VMware vCenter
Networking (Switch/Router)
VMware Virtual Networking
Storage Management (NetApp)
Systems engineering troubleshooting
Security Compliance (Nessus/ACAS)
RMF/security design understanding
Customer service & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline
15 years’ Systems Administrator experience
High school diploma + 20 years’ experience

Tools

Nessus
ACAS
NetApp storage

Job description

Systems Administrator 3 - (Windows, Active Directory, VMware)
  • Linthicum, Maryland

Systems Administrator 3 - (Windows, Active Directory, VMware)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 10-5017-SA3
Location: Linthicum, Maryland

Description:

As a collaborative member of a small and mostly autonomous team, this position directly supports secure enclave development networks.

  • Conduct functional and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability.
  • Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain baseline system security according to organizational policies.
  • Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
  • Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
  • Install, update, and troubleshoot systems and servers.
  • Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures.
  • Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
  • Manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
  • Monitor and maintain system and server configurations.
  • Perform repairs on faulty system and server hardware.
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.

Position Required Skills:

  • Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, and Group Policy
  • Familiarity with Linux Server Administration
  • VMware/ESXi
  • VMware vCenter
  • Networking Switching and Router Management
  • VMWare Virtual Networking
  • Storage Management (NetApp)
  • Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
  • Security Compliance Scanning (Nessus, ACAS)
  • Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements
  • Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.

SA-3 Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 15 years’ experience as a System Administrator, OR High school diploma and 20 years’ experience as a System Administrator

Salary Range: $170k-$207k (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, Service Disabled, 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.

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