System Administrator

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field. The Position: We are looking for a System Administrator, Junior or Journeyman, who will be providing support to PMA-262, the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office. Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees. Location: Patuxent River, MD Work Environment: On‑Site Description: Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility. Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers. Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts. Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment. Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans. Manage user accounts and permissions. Deploy and maintain software applications. Troubleshoot technical issues. Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration. Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best‑practices. Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance. Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting. Participate in project planning using Agile methodology. Provide networking support to on‑premises infrastructure. Understanding and familiarity of Linux operating system and virtual networking. Education & Experience: Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret (interim to start). Junior Level: One to two (1-2) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position. Journeyman Level: At least three (3) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position. Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance experience is required (example: scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) execution). Desired Skillset: VMWARE Virtual Networking System Backups Networking Containers Active Directory Certifications: CompTIA Security+ Windows OR Linux OS Certification Travel: On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans Paid Time Off and Holidays Professional Development Opportunities Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition Employee Assistance Program Will Preparation Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support Referral Program Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Pet Insurance Norton Life Lock HSA and FSA plans For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export‑controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. 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