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SMX Corporation

Senior Systems Administrator (1251)

SMX Corporation, Patuxent River, Maryland, United States, 20670


Senior Systems Administrator (1251)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

Patuxent River, MD

SMX is looking for a System Administrator to work within a 24x7 Information Technology Team supporting the Patuxent River Data Center under the NAWCAD DNA division. This is a position that provides a great opportunity for growth.

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

Other tasks as assigned by the Data Center Management team

Software updates and patching

Monitor Data Center systems

Ability to monitor related software/hardware, and perform monthly server maintenance

Physical security monitoring for access control

Tape transportation

Maintain Team documentation

Other tasks as assigned by the Data Center Management team

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: Secret

Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

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.

2-5 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)

Desired Qualifications

Unix knowledge preferred

Ability to be a self-starter and take on the initiative to learn more advanced operations and technologies

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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.

Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.