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# Systems Administrator / Data Center Operations

- **Company:** People, Technology & Processes
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, Data Centers, Desktop Computing, Microsoft Office, Security Content Automation Protocol, Virtual Machines, SC Clearance, 3-tier Architectures
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9192002/systems-administrator-data-center-operations

## About the Role

* High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
 * U.S. citizenship
 * Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently
 * Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software
 * Active Secret clearance; Top Secret / SCI eligibility (Tier 5 / T5R) required for administering classified systems
 * DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M baseline certification appropriate to the assigned work role and level, held prior to performance, with the required computing environment (CE) certification obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

## Description

Clearance required : Secret minimum (Tier 3 / T3R); Top Secret / SCI eligible (Tier 5 / T5R) required to administer classified systems or networks or for critical- or special-sensitive duties.

Scope of Work: Performs systems administration and data center operations for ATEC servers and infrastructure, sustaining 99.95% server availability and managing backups, compliance, and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

 * Build, maintain, patch, and upgrade Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, including virtual machine environments

 * Maintain an authorized software list and perform user account and permissions management

 * Apply vulnerability patches and STIG/SRG configurations and run ACAS and SCAP compliance scans

 * Perform data backup, archival, and recovery, sustaining a 98% or better backup success rate and meeting restore service levels

 * Monitor data center environment, UPS systems, network racks and report and correct deficiencies

 * Perform server room cable and equipment remediation and ongoing maintenance to industry standards


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