Mid-Level Systems Administrator

***Security Clearance Required: A Final DoD Top Secret Clearance***

This position does not provide a telework option. Candidate must be willing to work on-site in Patuxent River, MD.

CRL provides a signing bonus and potential relocation assistance for this position.


Primary Responsibilities:

System Administrators will plan, build, administer, and maintain SAP information systems that utilize a variety of technologies such as virtualization, virtual desktop infrastructure, Linux, Windows, Splunk, and a variety of user software in accordance with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).

System Administrators will ensure information systems are secure, available, and able to obtain and maintain authority to operate. System Administrators will prepare and maintain documentation required to secure, operate, and maintain information systems. System Administrators will communicate with the information technology (IT) team and management to ensure everyone is aware of issues and plans to resolve issues.

System Administrators will configure networking equipment such as switches, routers, and firewalls. System Administrators will assess proposed configuration changes to information systems and develop plans for implementing changes. System Administrators will participate in the change control and configuration management processes and will ensure configuration changes are appropriately documented and implemented.

System Administrators may act as Data Transfer Agents (DTA) utilizing approved Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedures.

System Administrators will assist with the management of COMSEC keying material and equipment for multiple locations and configure and administer NSA approved Type 1 encryption devices in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.

Required Education: High School diploma or GED.

Required Experience:

• Candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing the duties described in this position description.
• Candidate must meet IAT II certification requirements (provide certifications) or obtain certifications no later than six months after position acceptance, in accordance with DoD 8570.01M, DoD 8140, and DoD 5239.2.

Desired Experience:

• Candidate should have experience with Linux and windows systems.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable of Virtualization platforms such as VMWare or Openshift.
• Candidate should have experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable of Atlassian products, such as Jira or Confluence.
• Networking products such as Cisco and F5.
• Candidates should have experience administering SAP information systems.

Allowable Experience/Education Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for education.


Security Clearance Required: A Final DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Estimated Travel: 10%

Location: On-site Patuxent River, MD. Telework is not offered.

CRL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

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