Systems Administrator (Windows/Linux) with Security Clearance

JHNA; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace in Patuxent River, MD is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a major NAVAIR program office. The role includes reviewing and documenting the release of information to international participants and mentoring the Foreign Disclosure team.

We require an active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, 5+ years in systems administration, RMF/STIG experience, and skills in VMware, Linux/Windows, networking, backups, and Active Directory.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Minimum 5 years of Systems Administration experience.
• Experience supporting DoD programs, customers, or secure DoD environments.
• RMF compliance experience, including scanning and STIG execution.
• Proficient with VMware, virtual networking, system backups, and AD.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions for government software hosting facilities.
• Deploy and maintain hardware infrastructure, including VMs and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes on hosts.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

RMF compliance

STIG execution

CompTIA Sec+

Windows/Linux OS

VMware

Virtual networking

Backups

Networking

Containers

Active Directory

Job description

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Patuxent River, MD Aether Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a major NAVAIR program office in Patuxent River, MD. Candidate will provide analysis and high-level support as the senior member of a major program office Foreign Disclosure team. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing and documenting the release of information to international participants and providing mentorship and Senior-level review to the Foreign Disclosure team. Salary: $75,000-$100,000 There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

ROLES

• Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.
• Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.
• Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance
• Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.
• Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
• Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.
• Understanding and familiarity of Linux operating system and virtual networking.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Years of Experience: Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of Systems Administration Experience
• Previous experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs, customers, or secure DoD environments is required
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance experience a must (example: scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) execution)
• CompTIA Sec+
• Windows or Linux OS certification
• VMWare, Virtual Networking, System Backups, Networking, Containers, and Active Directory experience

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.