Cleared On Site Junior Systems Administrator (3919) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure? We're looking for a skilled System Administrator to ensure our systems run smoothly and efficiently! This position is on site in Quantico, VA and requires a Top-Secret clearance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for managing and maintaining clients IT systems and networks by ensuring smooth operations of IT infrastructure, including servers, storage devices, networks, and databases. Assists with installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of laptops/desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines. Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems. Maintain user accounts. Interact with numerous platforms in a multi-layered client server environment. Perform system administration tasks such as server administration, system monitoring, and patch maintenance. Required Skills / Experience: • Active Top Secret Clearance • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline. Education substitution requires 5+ years' experience as a system administrator responsible for organizing, installing, and supporting IT networks and systems • Experience as a system administrator for a large local area network or wide area network environment performing hardware and software installation, testing, and operation; experience with Windows Server administration; experience managing virtual environments; knowledge of the principles of routing, firewalls, and client/server applications; experience with troubleshooting and issue resolution principles, methodologies, and techniques. • One of the following certifications is preferred: Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Engineer, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, ServiceNow Certified System Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or other certifications exemplifying skill sets needed to manage the design, operations, and maintenance of IT systems Application deadline 1-31-2025
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $58,000 - $114,500 USD At SMX , we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

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