System Administrator, Mid

SilverEdge Government Solutions • College Park, Maryland, United States • 3w ago

Overview

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a System Administrator, Mid to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

Role Overview

The System Administrator will work individually or within a small team to develop secure and reliable enterprise computer systems. Responsibilities include systems administration of cyber toolsets and server systems across multiple classification domains, ensuring operational efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to meet mission needs. The candidate will support both Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution.

Primary Duties

Perform systems administration of cyber toolsets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains.
Support developmental and operational systems, ensuring day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution.
Install, configure, and manage operating systems and application software as necessary.
Operate and maintain Microsoft Windows and Linux servers, including patching and updates.
Automate deployments and configuration management tasks.
Support system design, evaluation, solution engineering, and software development efforts.
Analyze root causes and resolve complex issues utilizing industry knowledge.
Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions that ensure secure and reliable enterprise computer systems.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
3+ years of experience as a system administrator.
Experience operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers, including operating systems and applications, patching, and updates.
Experience with installing and configuring devices, applications, and security tools such as Splunk and HBSS.
Experience automating deployments and configuration management tasks.
Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework.
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND).
DoD 8570.01-M Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND).
Education:
- High school diploma or GED with 7 years of relevant experience, OR
- Associate’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer.
Experience scripting with PowerShell and/or BASH command-line interfaces.
Experience managing Windows policies via Active Directory.
Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions.
Familiarity with Git, Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence), and graphic tools like Microsoft Visio.
Experience creating system/network diagrams.
Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND).

Certifications

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification required.
DoD 8570.01-M CSSP - Infrastructure Support certification required.

About SilverEdge

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.