Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations

Paycom; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom seeks a Systems Administrator/Data Center Operations professional based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role supports DoD infrastructure with a Secret clearance minimum and TS/SCI eligibility for classified duties; ensures 99.95% server availability and oversees backups, patching, and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and VM environments, maintaining authorized software, performing vulnerability patches with STIG/SRG, running ACAS/SCAP scans,

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility required for classified systems.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the role; CE certification within 6 months.
• Proficiency with Windows and UNIX/Linux servers and virtualization.
• Experience with patching, STIG/SRG configurations, and compliance scans.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, patch, and upgrade Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, including VM environments.
• Maintain an authorized software list and perform user account and permissions management.
• Apply vulnerability patches and STIG/SRG configurations and run ACAS and SCAP compliance scans.
• Perform data backup, archival, and recovery, sustaining a high backup success rate.
• Monitor data center environment, UPS systems, network racks and report deficiencies.
• Perform server room cable and equipment remediation and ongoing maintenance to standards.

Skills

Windows Server

UNIX/Linux

Virtual machines

English proficiency

Backup & recovery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M CE certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $109,000.00 Salary, 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 environments
• Maintain an authorized software list and perform user account and permissions management
• Apply vulnerability patches and STIG/SRG configurations and run ACAS and SCAP compliance scans
• Perform data backup, archival, and recovery, sustaining a 98% or better backup success rate and meeting restore service levels
• Monitor data center environment, UPS systems, network racks and report and correct deficiencies
• Perform server room cable and equipment remediation and ongoing maintenance to industry standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret / SCI eligibility (Tier 5 / T5R) required for administering classified systems
• DoD 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.