Technical Server SME Systems Administrator

We pride ourselves on an open, and honest culture in the workplace which builds morale conducive to inspiring growth on our team, while balancing lifestyle by supporting personal and family goals with flexibility. We offer secure network systems and software engineering solutions in both the public and private sectors. With certified experts consulting the team, we are able to address the customer's mission and follow-through in the systems development life cycle. 

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with polyTitle: Technical Server Expert Systems AdministratorLocation: Annapolis Junction, MD 

Technical Expert (Server) Roles & Responsibilities:
Beyond Linux/VMware System Administrator IV functions, the Technical Expert (TE) provides leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions, strategies and protocols for the HPC Infrastructure environment. They handle the most complex challenges, lead research and development initiatives, architect and design initiatives, and provide expert consultations to Program Managers and IT staff. Technical Experts are expected to set educational performance standards for the technical team. TE’s are also responsible for maintaining technical working aids, creating and developing standard operating procedures, and conducting technical exchanges and leading brown bag sessions.Technologies:
• Comprehensive experience across all utilized platforms, demonstrating visionary approach to system architecture, security, and performance optimization using VROps, vMware , vMware NSX, RHEL/CentOS, Centrify, Infoblox, Salt, Cobbler, Ansible, Nagios, Splunk among others. They are expected to stay abreast of technological advancements and integrate emerging technologies beneficial to the organizational IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux provisioning server tools such as Kickstart and Cobbler to facilitate the automation of network-based system installations of multiple computer operating systems.
• Enterprise-level management of Hyper-converged Infrastructure, vendor hardware and software across multiple data centers.
• Experience using Atlassian’s team collaboration software suite like Jira and Confluence to help organize teams, discuss and complete shared work.
• Pioneer the security architecture, leading expansive vulnerability and risk assessments and Linux systems and automate solutions, while forecasting security trends.
• Command the strategic domain architecture for group policy, computer objects within Active Directory and Centrify ecosystem using industry best practices.
• Serve as the liaison and strategist for multi-team collaborations involving the network team, storage team, and SecOps, fostering a culture of synergy and futuristic planning.
• Architect and revolutionize security mitigation frameworks, steering the organization’s defense mechanisms and resilience building through automation.Years of Experience:
• 15+ years of experience in a system architecture or administration role Degree Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Degree can be substituted with additional 3 years of relevant experience.Certification Requirements: • CompTIA Security+ CE (required) • VMware Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer (preferred)

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and FUN place to work! Benefits include, but not limited to:

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance (three CareFirst healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee/ 50% per dependant

• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual/ $3000 family

Personal Insurance Benefits 

• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

• Employees receive 20 days of vacation/10 holidays built into hourly rate/ 5 days of sick time (currently used for snow, jury, bereavement) 

Retirement

•  Pre-tax 401k program including 6% company match

• 100% fully vested from eligibility date

*Eligible after 90 days of employment

Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.