Systems Administrator - Quantico, VA

Predicate Logic Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Predicate Logic Inc. is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator to support Marine Corps Science and Technology efforts at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia.

The role requires maintaining mission-critical servers, networks, and secure boundary solutions, including data diodes and high-speed switches, in a high-availability setting. Applicants must obtain a DoW security clearance and hold a CSWF IAT-II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND or SSCP).

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in systems administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Must have CSWF IAT-II certification (one of CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND or SSCP) and it must remain active.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain mission-critical server environments, operating systems, and network infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime for continuous operations.
• Implement and support secure boundary solutions, including administration of hardware-enforced data diodes and high-speed bidirectional filter engines.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain high-performance, zero-latency fiber-optic matrix switches and enterprise-grade signal distribution hardware.
• Calibrate, service, and technical support of large-scale visual displays and multi-screen video walls within command or operations centers.
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise-grade audio-visual networks, digital audio platforms, and PTZ camera networks for secure, cross-facility communications.
• Collaborate with external infrastructure engineers to deploy, test, and commission critical data center telecommunications and physical routing solutions.
• Network segmentation protocols, routing, and access controls used to isolate and protect disparate security domains.
• Monitor system health, execute preventative maintenance, and rapidly resolve infrastructure bottlenecks in high-availability environments.

Skills

Server administration

Networking

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

CSWF certified for IAT-II (one of CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND or SSCP)

Tools

Data diodes

Video walls

Fiber-optic switches

Job description

Predicate Logic is looking for a motivated Systems Administrator in support of Marine Corps Science and Technology efforts to join our team at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia.

Founded in 1992, Predicate Logic is a woman-owned, employee-owned, high technology engineering service company. Predicate Logic's employees routinely receive many accolades and awards from its customers. The corporate headquarters is in San Diego, California. Predicate Logic also has offices in Chesapeake, Virginia, specializing in communications engineering, training, and Cybersecurity, and in Charleston, South Carolina, supporting the Navy and Marine Corps programs through Naval Information Warfare Center Charleston.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Applicant must be able to obtain Department of War (DoW) personnel security clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain mission-critical server environments, operating systems, and network infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime for continuous operations.
• Implement and support secure boundary solutions, including the administration of hardware-enforced data diodes and high-speed bidirectional filter engines.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain high-performance, zero-latency fiber-optic matrix switches and enterprise-grade signal distribution hardware.
• Calibrate, service, and technical support of large-scale visual displays and multi-screen video walls within command or operations centers.
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise-grade audio-visual networks, digital audio platforms, and PTZ camera networks for secure, cross-facility communications.
• Collaborate with external infrastructure engineers to deploy, test, and commission critical data center telecommunications and physical routing solutions.
• Network segmentation protocols, routing, and access controls used to isolate and protect disparate security domains.
• Monitor system health, execute preventative maintenance, and rapidly resolve infrastructure bottlenecks in high-availability environments .

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of professional experience in systems administration.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's level degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Must be Cyber Security Work Force (CSWF) certified for Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT-II). This requires one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security + CE, CND or SSCP. Must have one of these certifications at time of hire and it must remain active.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Predicate Logic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.