Systems Admin L3

Jovian Concepts

15h

About The Position

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Level 3 Linux Systems Administrator for an opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role supports implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems and manages IT infrastructure and related processes. It provides operational support, monitoring, and problem resolution for client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices, along with Tier 1 help desk and Tier 2 escalation support. The administrator communicates escalated issues and status to agency management and internal customers and remains involved in resolving dispatch-system and hardware problems. The position configures and manages Linux and Windows operating systems, installs operating-system software, maintains system integrity, configures network components, and implements improvements to system reliability and performance. It includes Linux security and compliance work, account and access management, system and domain security, configuration and operations management, system capacity analysis, resource optimization, troubleshooting complex server hardware and software integration issues, and support for systems design and mission architecture. The administrator also needs to understand system-administration interdependencies within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). A current, active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland polygraph is required. CCA candidates will not be considered. An IAT Level II baseline certification is required or must be obtained within six months of the start date.

Requirements

Current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph; CCA candidates are not considered.
Fifteen years of experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or five additional years of Systems Administrator experience in lieu of the degree.
IAT Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M, or ability to obtain it within six months of the start date.
Linux administration experience.
Experience with STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance work on Linux systems.
Familiarity with storage management, such as CFS/DFS or NetApp.
Virtualization experience, such as Proxmox, Red Hat KVM, or VMware.
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Salt.
Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or Perl.
Some experience with containers or cloud environments.

Nice To Haves

Hyper-converged infrastructure experience, such as Harvester, Nutanix, or Cisco HyperFlex.
Monitoring configuration or customization experience, especially with Zabbix.
Experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Manage IT system infrastructure and related processes, including daily configuration and operations activities.
Monitor and resolve issues involving client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
Provide Tier 1 help desk and Tier 2 escalation problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers; provide detailed analysis and feedback on escalated tickets.
Support the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved through resolution.
Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems; install operating-system software, troubleshoot issues, maintain system integrity, and configure network components.
Implement operating-system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Manage accounts, network rights, system and equipment access, security procedures, and tools.
Configure and install system hardware or software and maintain server and domain security requirements.
Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Troubleshoot complex IT systems and resolve complex problems involving server hardware, applications, and software integration.
Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
Apply a working understanding of system-administration interdependencies within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

Benefits

Three healthcare options through CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage with 50% company-paid premiums.
Tax-advantaged health savings account options with up to 100% employer contribution.
Dental and vision coverage with 50% employer-paid premiums for employees and family.
401(k) with an 8% total contribution: 3% safe harbor and 5% annual profit share; immediately vested on day one, with no matching or additional employee contribution required.
Five weeks of PTO with no use-it-or-lose-it policy.
Eleven federal holidays.
Paid hours for company-required all-hands meetings.
Inclement weather leave.
Up-front tuition payment program; eligible employees pursuing job-related degrees or certifications may receive full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost to eligible employees.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage at no cost to eligible employees.
Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
Birthday and company-anniversary recognition and gifts.
Annual merit increases.
Loyalty bonus.
Employee- and family-friendly corporate events, including an annual team-building event and holiday party.