Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations with Security Clearance

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage Windows and UNIX/Linux servers at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role requires building, patching, upgrading servers, managing user accounts, and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for an Active Secret clearance (Top Secret/SCI eligibility for certain duties), have a high school diploma, strong English, MS Office proficiency, and complete DoD 8570 CE certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret/SCI eligibility required for certain duties administering classified systems.
• DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the work role, with CE certification obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Windows & Linux servers

MS Office

English proficiency

U.S. citizenship

Patch management

ACAS

SCAP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

Job description

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.
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
• 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.