System Administrator - MC2 (5275) at SMX in Patuxent River, MD

Summary: SMX is seeking a skilled System Administrator to work within a 24x7 Information Technology Team supporting the Patuxent River Data Center. This role involves providing continual support and monitoring of computer systems, ensuring security compliance, and assisting with end-user support. Responsibilities: - Work within a 24x7 team providing continual support and monitoring of computer systems by resolving or escalating problems that arise - Apply monthly maintenance on Windows OS devices to mitigate vulnerabilities - Ensure monitoring tools are on-line and providing necessary alerting to provide notification of events/incidents/problems - Physical security monitoring for access control - Installation and cabling of systems within a Data Center - Assist with maintaining team documentation - Monitor Ticketing System Queues for inbound requests and/or issues - Perform shift turnover functions and ensure the next shift has knowledge of all outages, notifications, and tasks needed to complete shift responsibilities - Interface closely with management team by providing necessary notifications - Software updates and patching - Other tasks as assigned by the Data Center Management team Required Qualifications: - Clearance Required: Top Secret - Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) - Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace - 1-3 years IT related experience - Experience with Windows OS - DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Preferred Qualifications: - Unix knowledge Required Skills: Windows OS, DoD Information Assurance, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification, CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, Unix, Customer interaction Benefits: Health insurance, Paid leave, Retirement