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System Administrator - Level 3

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Columbia, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$120,000 - $186,000

Job Description

Role - System Administrator - Level 3
Location - Columbia, MD, US, 21046
Clearance - TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Salary - $120,000 - $186,000

Job Description
Client is looking for a System Administrator 3.

The Senior Systems Administrator is to provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux-based Information Technology (IT) systems, manage Linux IT system infrastructure, and any processes related to these systems. The Systems Administrator will configure and manage Linux operating systems, and will be responsible for installing operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining integrity, and configuring network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
Provide Tier 3 (Subject Matter Expert) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems
Provide support to IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, etc.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
Provide in-depth experience in troubleshooting IT systems
Provide support for the system and hardware problems, and remain involved in the resolution process
Configure and manage Linux operating systems, install and load operating system software, troubleshoot issues, maintain the integrity of network components, and implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.

Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Fifteen (15) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI