System Administrator

MAXISIQ, Inc.
Chantilly, VA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Agile Methodology Unix Cloud Computing Configuration Management Cyber Security Linux Linux System Administration Software Engineering System Software Computer Networking Systems Network Server
+1 more
User Accounts

Job description

MAXISIQ is seeking Senior System Administrator candidates for anticipated and future opportunities. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic and Agile team conducting both new development and O&M, providing support for a Sponsor’s program. This full time role supports work in Chantilly, VA.

In this role you will:

  • Establish server baseline and develop clear and concise server build reports,
  • Configure, build, monitor, update/upgrade and maintain/administer servers,
  • Provide technical configuration, setup, installation services, hardware and coordination for application projects and install security updates and patches,
  • Perform operating system software updates/upgrades.

Requirements

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree (4 years additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
  • 7-11 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience with server technologies, MVS (multiple virtual storage), Linux, UNIX, and Windows technology and operating systems.
  • Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E).
  • Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in the Cloud.
  • Demonstrated experience with basic Linux systems administration, including installing packages, and configuring user accounts.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • Familiarization with client’s latest guidance on cyber security policy and procedures
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting system hardware and software issues.
  • Demonstrated experience with general network systems and protocols

About the company

Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. Join MAXISIQ where we innovate, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients- right when they need it most.

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