Unix System Administrator (4388)

SMX is seeking a Unix System Administrator to support a fast-paced IT Data Center environment. The selected candidate will work closely with customers, fellow team members, and other System Administrators at the Patuxent River Data Center (PRDC).

This role involves identifying and executing projects and tasks that require advanced technical support and quick turnaround. The administrator will also participate in weekly and bi-weekly meetings to keep customers informed on task progress, project updates, and any concerns. Responsibilities include timely resolution of National Help Desk incidents and service requests, as well as supporting ad-hoc projects involving a variety of systems and applications across the Data Center.

This is a hybrid position with work onsite at Pax River.

This position requires a DoD top secret or secret with the ability to obtain a TS, which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other Data Center teams to provide input and solutions to meet business requirements
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Ansible playbooks and other administrative shell scripting
• Effectively analyze and resolve problems involving interaction between applications, server hardware/firmware/OS and storage by working with cross functional teams and equipment vendors with minimal supervision
• Taking ownership of issue as assigned and resolved in a timely manner
• Taking ownership of incidents and service requests via ticketing queue and seeing that the requests are completed in a timely manner
• Attend meetings with current and incoming customers for technical advice on proposed projects
• Patching, Maintenance and Infrastructure Support

Required Skills/Experience

• Required Clearance: Adjudicated DoD Secret or Top Secret
• Experience with Red Had Identity Management
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite
• Experience with RHEL 8/9
• Experience with Ansible
• Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) process
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) exposure
• Experience working within a complex Unix team environment

Desired Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred
• Experience with Solaris
• Bash Scripting
• Independent research using vendor-specific and third party sources
• Experience with escalating vendor support
• Cloud-based certifications

Application Deadline: 6/30/2025

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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:

$86,000 - $143,200 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 an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.