TS/SCI Systems Administrator - Marathon TS

Marathon TS is currently hiring for a TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Ft. Meade, MD.

HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Systems Administrator, you will work closely with both on-site and remote

users to coordinate site visits and upgrades, provide on-site and remote resolution support

for trouble calls and provide TIER 2/3 support of Unix/Windows workstations and servers, including Web servers, network attached storage devices, and stored data in support of business processing requirements.

Job Duties:

• Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area

networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring,

security, Operating System (OS) installation, and other local area system administration

related functions.

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems and

management of system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems

• 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 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution

• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management

and internal customers

• Install/load operating system and application software

• Isolate and resolve hardware and software problems involving the applications, the

operating system, the hardware, the communications infrastructure, or any combination

thereof

• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components along with

implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

• Perform software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and

layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies,

procedures and service level agreements; evaluation and installation of software/hardware

patches and resolution of software related problems associated with COTS/GOTS

products

• Create and follow procedures to maintain and manage multiple linked databases including

security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports.

• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment

• Communicate/coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially

impacted customers

• Collaborate and contribute to the development, administration, and testing of backup and

recovery plans

• Ensure systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS

• Maintain operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Verify system availability with existing Enterprise tools

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.

• Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire

• TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly

• UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration

• Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+

•Ability to respond to after hour calls "provide on-call support"

• Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites as well as other locations with similar architecture/footprint.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will need to be able to lift/move/carry equipment as necessary (max 40 pounds)

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the imagery intelligence domain a plus

• Ability to create and modify scripts in multiple disciplines on Windows, Linux, and Solaris

systems

• Knowledge of the Customer's processes and procedures and of the Customer's production

systems a plus

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Ability to function as a team member and independently

• Prefer skills in one or more of the following: Window Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris,

Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain

• General knowledge of database administration, network administration and possess

network configuration management skills.

• Must have a valid US passport

Location: On Customer Site

US Citizenship Required

Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").