Systems Administration (Talent Pool)

Epic Scientific • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

A Systems Administrator at EPIC Scientific would maintain and optimize IT systems, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. This role would involve managing servers, networks, and software deployments to support defense missions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Eligible for DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Experience with system administration tasks (patching, backups, account management).
• Proficiency in basic scripting for automation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with virtualization & containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, K8s, etc.).
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
• Understanding of RMF or other compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and operating systems.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
• Applying security updates and patches to maintain compliance.
• Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Documenting system configurations and standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned based on future project needs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 11 Paid Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development opportunities
• HSA, FSA, HRA options
• 401K Matching
• Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees