Systems Administrator IV

Scientific Research Corporation • Patuxent River, MD

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About The Position

The Systems Administrator provides senior‑level system administration, integration, and sustainment support for mission‑critical applications and systems supporting NIWC Atlantic’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) P‑3 Ground Support Stations. This role performs installation, upgrades, daily operations, backups, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance across virtualized environments, physical servers, storage systems, and specialized mission applications. Work is performed with minimal supervision and requires advanced technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to support international customers and engineering teams. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for:
Supporting system administration for P‑3 Ground Support mission systems, including lab environments and operational sites
Assisting engineering teams during software integration, testing, PITCO, SOVT, and installation events
Providing troubleshooting and technical support for hardware/software discrepancies identified during installation or via the ISS Help Desk
Supporting secure system configurations, cybersecurity compliance, and RMF‑aligned hardening activities
Participating in technical meetings with NIWC Atlantic, NAVAIR, OEMs, and international partners
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Requirements

• Two‑year technical degree and seven plus years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience with extensive hands‑on expertise in P-3 foreign military support, including post‑mission analysis, tactical ground support systems, and acoustic/tactical software applications
• Proven systems administrator expert in P‑3 tactical systems, including TASS, MARS, AMS, ISR, ULS, and related MPRA analysis tools
• Demonstrated success supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs, including international site installations, system integration, and network administration training for partner nations
• Develop, implement, and promote standard IT procedures and documentation
• Perform complex software installations, updates, and patching to ensure system availability and security
• Conduct daily operational maintenance, including system monitoring, alarm response, and verification of scheduled backups in accordance with policies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse technical and international stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with a track record of managing schedules, coordinating installations, and supporting high‑tempo operational environments
• Must possess a DoD secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Supporting DoD systems, P-3 FMS Sustainment efforts, secure environments, or mission‑critical operations
• Managing and maintaining Active Directory accounts, permissions, and group policies
• Providing user support for enterprise applications such as Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and Symantec Enterprise Vault
• Recommending hardware, software, and infrastructure improvements to ensure system integrity and availability
• Evaluating vendor products and technologies for modernization initiatives
• Providing redline updates, configuration tracking, and support for system documentation packages

Responsibilities

• Supporting system administration for P‑3 Ground Support mission systems, including lab environments and operational sites
• Assisting engineering teams during software integration, testing, PITCO, SOVT, and installation events
• Providing troubleshooting and technical support for hardware/software discrepancies identified during installation or via the ISS Help Desk
• Supporting secure system configurations, cybersecurity compliance, and RMF‑aligned hardening activities
• Participating in technical meetings with NIWC Atlantic, NAVAIR, OEMs, and international partners

Benefits

• SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree