System Administrator (Linux) - Mid [ $220K/yr+ ] TS/SCI-FS Poly

Systolic - Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The System Administrator (Linux) position at SYSTOLIC is a mid-level role focused on providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, specifically in a Linux environment. The role requires a strong background in system administration, compliance with security controls, and the ability to manage and optimize system operations. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and have significant experience in IT service management and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide configuration management, implementation, and sustainment of compliance with applicable system security controls.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Implement IAVA security patches and ensure patch status is recorded in appropriate systems of record.
• Support escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provide in-depth experience in troubleshooting IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems, troubleshoot, and maintain integrity of network components.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Owner (ISO) regarding system changes.
• Support the ISO by completing required milestones of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and coordinate completion status with the ISSO.
• Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policy.
• Provide Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Four (4) years of experience with Service Management (ITSM).

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $220K/yr+
• Flexible benefits model allowing customization of compensation
• Opportunities for career growth and exploration within the company
• Generous rewards for employee referrals and contributions to company growth