Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer
About The Position
Markon is seeking a Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by designing, building, and maintaining innovative technical solutions. This role is ideal for a customer-focused problem solver who enjoys architecting and prototyping new capabilities while supporting a customer's evolving technical roadmap. The position combines systems administration, engineering, and solution development responsibilities, providing the opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies and implement solutions that enhance mission effectiveness. This is NOT a standard System Administrator position requiring off-hours/weekend/on-call support, but it does require hands-on skills building, configuring, and managing a small number of VMs.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph with this Customer is required
- 5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, or related technical professional
- Experience supporting system administration, engineering, architecture, or design efforts in software development or enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Linux system administration, AWS architecture, design, and provisioning, Python, Perl, Cross-domain solutions, RESTful web services
- Experience with Windows and Linux environments strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated customer-service mindset and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Experience with any of the following technologies is a plus: Java or JavaScript, Apache NiFi, Docker, Kubernetes, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain new technical solutions and system capabilities
- Administer and support virtual machine environments, including patching, updates, and system configuration management
- Enhance existing applications through the integration of new technologies and capabilities
- Evaluate and prototype emerging technologies to address customer requirements
- Assist customers in understanding technical options and developing future-state solutions
- Support system engineering, architecture, and technology modernization initiatives
- Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and infrastructure issues
- Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and stakeholders to implement mission-focused solutions
- Document system configurations, processes, and technical recommendations
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Training and Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
