Systems Engineer 1

Markon•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer 1 to support the deployment, administration, and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure and network environments for the Fort Meade Customer. This role is responsible for managing server, network, storage, and Linux-based systems while supporting mission hosting environments, security compliance, and operational availability. The position requires hands-on experience with enterprise hardware, network administration, automation, and system maintenance in complex technical environments.

Requirements

TS/SCI w/ active Polygraph with this Customer
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field required
7+ years of experience supporting systems administration, infrastructure, or network operations environments
Experience setting up and managing Dell servers and Cisco Nexus switches required
Experience with network hardware, configuration management, routing, and mission hosting environments
Experience administering DNS and NTP services
Experience developing and maintaining IP tables and RPM packages
Experience with Bash shell scripting and Python automation
Experience setting up and maintaining NAS storage arrays
Experience supporting and maintaining multiple network environments
Experience implementing and maintaining IAVM compliance requirements
Experience using Jira for issue tracking and project coordination
Red Hat Linux certification required
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic mission environment

Responsibilities

Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise server and network infrastructure
Manage and support Dell servers, Cisco Nexus switches, and related hardware components
Configure and maintain network services, routing, DNS, NTP, and mission hosting environments
Develop and maintain IP tables, RPM packages, and system configurations
Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python
Configure, administer, and maintain NAS storage arrays and associated storage solutions
Support multiple network environments and ensure system availability and performance
Implement security updates, vulnerability remediation, and IAVM compliance requirements
Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and operating system issues
Support system deployments, upgrades, testing, and technology refresh initiatives
Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures
Utilize Jira to track tasks, issues, and project activities