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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator - **Company:** AM Pierce & Associates - **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Data Security, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Virtual Hosting, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Information Technology, Network Support, Hardware Infrastructure, User Accounts, Vmware - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-administrator-patuxent-river-md--0962f521-2973-4ca0-8054-013e1000484c ## About the Role * Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (interim to start). * Journeyman Level: At least three (3) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position. * Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance experience is required (example: scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) execution). Desired Skillset: * VMWARE * Virtual Networking * System Backups * Networking * Containers * Active Directory Certifications: * CompTIA Security+ * Windows OR Linux OS Certification, Acquisitions Management, Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, CompTIA Security+, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Security, Data Recovery, Dental Insurance, Disaster Recovery, DoD Top Secret Clearance, Documentation, EEO Regulations, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, Government Software, Hardware Configuration Management, Hardware Virtualization, Hospital, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Incident Response, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, Knowledge Base, Legal Support Skills, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Support, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Attacks, Security Monitoring, Small Business, Software Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), User Account Administration, VMWare, Virtual Hosting, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel ## Description The Position: We are looking for a System Administrator,Journeyman, who will be providing support to PMA-262, the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office., * Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility. * Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers. * Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts. * Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment. * Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans. * Manage user accounts and permissions. * Deploy and maintain software applications. * Troubleshoot technical issues. * Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration. * Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices. * Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance * Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting. * Participate in project planning using Agile methodology. * Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure. * Understanding and familiarity of Linux operating system and virtual networking. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)