Systems Administrator

EverWatch•Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

EverWatch is a government solutions company that provides advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support for critical U.S. Government missions. The Systems Administrator orchestrates the development of a system of interest, encompassing hardware and/or software, throughout its life cycle—from requirements determination through operations and system retirement. The role emphasizes domain expert involvement, risk and opportunity management, and tailoring processes to the needs of each project. The position applies advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. The role supports implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems; administers Linux and Windows systems; manages virtualization and software platforms; optimizes system operations; and performs capacity analysis and planning. It also provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. The projected compensation range is $65.00 to $100.96 per hour.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience as a Systems Administrator.
Experience administering Linux and Windows systems.
Experience managing virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, or similar.
Experience with software platforms such as Splunk.
Experience supporting implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Experience optimizing system operations and performing system capacity analysis and planning.
Ability to provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
Knowledge of system administration interdependencies as part of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 15 years of systems administration experience, or a high school diploma and 20 years of systems administration experience.

Responsibilities

Orchestrate the development of hardware and/or software systems through their entire life cycle, from requirements determination through operations and retirement.
Involve domain experts, manage risks and opportunities, and tailor processes to project needs.
Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Optimize system operations and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems using advanced consulting skills and technical expertise.