Systems Administrator - Day Shift

Company: Smartronix
Location: Patuxent River
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Who We Are

Smartronix, an OceanSound Partners company, delivers advanced solutions in digital modernization, cloud, cybersecurity, mission-focused engineering, systems integration and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The company provides expertise to design, manage and secure the world's mission critical enterprise solutions. We are a leading provider of next generation multi-cloud platforms to public sector and commercial markets leveraging most innovative global platforms. Headquartered in the Washington DC area, Smartronix has offices throughout the U.S. and has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services, Worldwide.

Who Are Our Employees

Our employees are encouraged to think big and collaborate every day. We ensure that each employee is not only aware of our strategic vision; they are a part of it. This is because we know that our employees are critical components to the company's ever-growing success. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Smartronix is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. Due to our talented workforce, we have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.

Who We Are Looking For

We are 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: DOD 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
      
      Smartronix is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation. Smartronix is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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