Systems Administrator II - Assured Information Security

Annapolis Junction, MDDescriptionAssured Information Security (AIS) is looking for a System Administrator to support our customer in Annapolis Junction, MD! In this role, you’ll be responsible for Architecture & Engineering solutions, Testing, Certification Accreditation and System Security, Configuration Management, Integration and Deployment and Operations Maintenance. This is an onsite position and requires an active TS/SCI w/FS Poly.How You’ll Succeed You’ll succeed by providing support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems. You’ll manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. In addition, you’ll:Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems.Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems.Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.Your Expertise You have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. 5 years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.You have 10 years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.You have an active TS/SCI with FS Poly.You have the following:  5 years' experience in the design, plan, installation, configuration and sustainment of a Red Hat Linux (RHEL) environment.5 years' experience in the creation of automation scripts for configuration, backup and restoration using well known scripting languages (for example bash/Perl).3 years' experience in implementing OS level clustering5 years' experience performing Puppet system administration5 years' experience installing software from YUM repositories, RPM Files, tar-balls or source code5 years' experience in researching, acquiring and applying IAVA patches5 years' experience in using Unix/Linux command line5 years' experience with VMWare architecture, Installation and configuration, as well as experience with facilitating failover with VMotion, VMWare template library and VMWare monitoring capability.The ImpactAIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Our roots trace back to the very beginnings of cybersecurity research, when a group of hackers worked around a pool table until they became profitable enough to order office furniture. They hung a pirate flag on the wall to represent their decision to do things differently. Those pioneers started AIS because they not only believed in the potential of the industry, but the necessity to provide the United States with the offensive and defensive capabilities needed to gain the high ground in cyber warfare.Decades later, the pirate flag waves tall outside of our headquarters, and we continue to develop and envision technologies that protect our nation and our warfighters. The challenge is that there is no end in sight. We’re looking for the best and brightest people to support our mission. When you join our team, no matter your role, you’ll be contributing to the security of our nation and our way of life.The CultureYou’re not just a number here. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry and ensuring our brilliant team members have exciting, challenging and impactful work and a fun, values-driven environment to collaborate in. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.
EOE/AA Disability/VeteranUS Salary Range: $135,000 - $195,000The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.*Please note, AIS does not solicit personal information via email or social media.#Clearance