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# Junior Windows Systems Administrator

- **Company:** SMX, LLC
- **Location:** St. Mary's County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $71,600.0 - $119,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Internet Services, Local Area Networks, Software Systems, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology, Network Server, User Administration
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghree2

## About the Role

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., + 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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## Description

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., + 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


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