Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD seeks a Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations to sustain high availability and manage backups, compliance, and environment monitoring.

Responsibilities include patching Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, VM environments, access management, and ensuring STIG/SCAP compliance, with a US Secret clearance and DoD 8140/8570 CE certification required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; US citizenship required.
• Must hold Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility required.
• DoD 8140/8570 baseline CE certification obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Build, patch, and upgrade Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, including VM environments.
• Maintain an authorized software list and manage user accounts/permissions.
• Perform data backups, recovery, and compliance scans (STIG/SCAP); monitor environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Citizenship: US

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: (P) Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $95000.00 - $109000.00Salary, Position Title: Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Clearance required: Secret minimum (Tier 3 / T3R); Top Secret / SCI eligible (Tier 5 / T5R) required to administer classified systems or networks or for critical- or special-sensitive duties.

Scope of Work:

Performs systems administration and data center operations for ATEC servers and infrastructure, sustaining 99.95% server availability and managing backups, compliance, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Build, maintain, patch, and upgrade Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, including virtual machine environmentsMaintain an authorized software list and perform user account and permissions managementApply vulnerability patches and STIG/SRG configurations and run ACAS and SCAP compliance scansPerform data backup, archival, and recovery, sustaining a 98% or better backup success rate and meeting restore service levelsMonitor data center environment, UPS systems, network racks and report and correct deficienciesPerform server room cable and equipment remediation and ongoing maintenance to industry standards

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)U.S. citizenshipAbility to speak, read, write, and understand English proficientlyProficiency with computers and Microsoft Office softwareActive Secret clearance; Top Secret / SCI eligibility (Tier 5 / T5R) required for administering classified systemsDoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the assigned work role and level, held prior to performance, with the required computing environment (CE) certification obtained within six (6) months of appointment.