Systems Administrator

System AdministratorAt Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation's toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let's ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is seeking a TS/SCI Polygraph cleared System Administrator to join our team in Fort Meade, MD.Requirements:AWS cloud resources, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other core services.SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and PythonWindows Server 2019 and 2022 environments, Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, Amazon Linux 2023) within AWS.Provide administration and support for Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments, including Active Directory, DNS, Certificate Authorities and manage Windows 10/11 client systems.Administer and troubleshoot various Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL8/9, AmazonLinux 2023) within AWS.Deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments, primarily within AWS, while also supporting existing on-premises server infrastructure.Develop, implement and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack, Ansible, Bash and Python to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processesRequirements:Ten (10) years' experience as a System AdministratorBachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional related experience may be substituted for a degree.Active TS/SCI clearance with PolygraphIAT I or II CertificationANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coveragePet Discount ProgramPTO (Paid Time Off)Maternity/ Paternity LeaveSupplemental Military Leave Pay11 Paid Holidays401(k) plan with 6% Company ContributionGenerous Professional Development Program100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability100% Employer paid Life InsuranceSupplemental Whole Life InsuranceLucrative Referral Bonus ProgramAnnual Allowance for ANS SwagPotential for Paid OvertimeFlexible Work SchedulesApplied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position.The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD.