Systems Admin L3

Jovian Concepts

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About The Position

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator Level 3 to support national security missions in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role supports implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems; manages system infrastructure and related processes; and handles day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across client/server, storage, network, and mobile-device environments. The administrator provides Tier 1 help-desk and Tier 2 escalation support, communicates status to agency management and internal customers, and remains involved in resolving dispatch-system and hardware problems.

The role configures and manages Linux and Windows operating systems, installs and loads operating-system software, troubleshoots systems, maintains integrity, configures network components, and implements enhancements to improve reliability and performance. It also involves SSP and STE/STN compliance support on Linux systems, account and access management, security procedures and tools, server and domain security, system optimization and capacity planning, systems design and mission architecture support, and resolving complex server hardware, application, and software-integration problems. The position requires a current, active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland polygraph; CCA candidates will not be considered at this time.

Requirements

• Current and active TS/SCI clearance with a Maryland (MD) polygraph; CCA candidates are not considered for this position at this time.
• Fifteen years of experience as a Systems Administrator (SA) 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 SA experience in lieu of the degree.
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M, or ability to obtain it within six months from 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, RH KVM, or VMware.
• IP networking and firewall experience.
• Some experience with containers or cloud environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Salt.
• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or Perl.
• Experience with backup tools such as Rubrik or NetBackup.
• Hyper-converged infrastructure experience, such as Harvester, Nutanix, or Cisco HyperFlex.

Responsibilities

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

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, and inclement weather leave.
• Up-front tuition payment program; employees pursuing job-related degrees or certifications may be eligible for full up-front funding depending on performance and job relevance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, and long-term and short-term disability 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior