Digital Dynamos | Linux Systems Administrators - Clearance Required

Praxis Engineering - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join our dynamic team as a Digital Dynamo, also known as Systems Administrator Extraordinaires! We are in search of a tech-savvy individual who will not only provide top-notch support for our IT systems but also inject a burst of energy into the world of day-to-day operations, monitoring, and creative problem-solving. If you're ready to embrace a role that lets you unleash your innovation, look no further! Your adventures await as you mastermind system optimization and unleash the true potential of resources, all while diving into captivating system capacity analysis and futuristic planning. You will weave your magic by configuring and expertly managing a symphony of UNIX, Windows, and other operating systems. You'll be the maestro behind installing, troubleshooting, and enhancing operating system software, sculpting network components, and adding layers of reliability and performance. Embark on heroic quests as you conquer intricate puzzles tied to server hardware, application-software symphonies, and integration epics. Unleash your creativity by bridging worlds, connecting Skype for Business (SFB) aficionados with the illustrious Cisco VTC endpoints. Shape the destiny of routing within the SBC, transforming the CMS into a transcoding marvel or elevating it to the coveted Trusted Application Server realm. Your influence will be felt in voicemail sagas, Polycom phone odysseys, and the mighty fortresses of number-restriction configurations. To qualify for this role, you should possess over fifteen (15) years of experience weaving tales of success in programs and contracts akin to our realm. A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from a revered college or university is preferred, but those with five (5) years of additional system administration prowess may also enter this grand adventure. You should channel your inner sorcerer with mastery over VMWare and NetApp spells, dabble in the intricate dances of Linux and Windows OS, and showcase your networking finesse. The badge of CompTIA Security+ CE is your armor, proving your dedication to safeguarding the realms of technology. Clearance: Active TS/SCI with an appropriate polygraph is required to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Mastermind system optimization and unleash the true potential of resources.
• Dive into captivating system capacity analysis and futuristic planning.
• Configure and expertly manage UNIX, Windows, and other operating systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, and enhance operating system software.
• Sculpt network components and add layers of reliability and performance.
• Conquer intricate puzzles tied to server hardware and application-software integration.
• Connect Skype for Business (SFB) with Cisco VTC endpoints.
• Transform the CMS into a transcoding marvel or elevate it to the Trusted Application Server realm.
• Manage voicemail systems and Polycom phone configurations.
• Implement number-restriction configurations.

Requirements

• Over fifteen (15) years of experience in system administration or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from a recognized institution or five (5) years of additional experience in system administration.
• Mastery over VMWare and NetApp technologies.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong networking skills.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.

Benefits

• Attractive total compensation package including competitive salary and medical benefits with an option for FREE employee HSA medical plan.
• Office perks such as free soft drinks and snacks.
• Annual gift certificate to purchase top brand Praxis apparel.
• 401k contribution/match: combination of profit share/contribution (3.5%) and employer match (up to 4.5%) for a total of 8%.
• Annual bonus plan.
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off + 10 holidays + comp time eligibility.
• Longevity rewards: additional PTO on 5th and 10th work anniversaries.
• Training and certification opportunities, including in-house and vendor-offered training.
• Work-life balance initiatives.