Junior Windows Systems Administrator (5451)
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain various IT systems. This position will provide On-Site support at our customers location on Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
As the Junior Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business cases across the NAVAIR community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems, or a segment of a network system
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing IT systems
Perform maintenance to ensure IT Systems operate correctly with minimal interruption
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems
Implement and maintain backup recovery plans and capabilities
Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages
Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, and configuration management processes
Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes
Administer and maintain newly deployed hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle
Assist users with workstation setup, account provisioning, and access requests
Assist with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktop, server, and peripheral equipment
Maintain system documentation, inventories, and configuration records
Required Skills & Experience
Clearance Required: Top Secret
At least one year of experience in system administration performing the functional duties of this position
CompTIA Security+ or another DoD 8570-compliant certification
Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts
Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and user account issues
Experience supporting Windows workstations, servers, and peripheral devices
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Experience with Linux operating systems
Experience administering IT assets and configuration management processes
Experience supporting end users in an enterprise environment
Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts
Experience in a DoD or NAVAIR environment
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is: $50,000 — $85,000 USD
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 an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).