Junior Windows Systems Administrator (5451)

About the role

SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain various IT systems. This position will provide On-Site support at our customers' location on Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems, or a segment of a network system
• Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing IT systems
• Perform maintenance to ensure IT Systems operate correctly with minimal interruption
• Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems
• Implement and maintain backup recovery plans and capabilities
• Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages
• Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, and configuration management processes
• Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes
• Administer and maintain newly deployed hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle
• Aid users with workstation setup, account provisioning, and access requests
• Aid with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktop, server, and peripheral equipment
• Maintain system documentation, inventories, and configuration records

Requirements

Clearance Required: Top Secret

At least one year of experience in system administration performing the functional duties of this position

CompTIA Security+ or another DoD 8570-compliant certification

Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts

Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and user account issues

Experience supporting Windows workstations, servers, and peripheral devices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Skills

Experience with Linux operating systems

Experience administering IT assets and configuration management processes

Experience supporting end users in an enterprise environment

Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts

Experience in a DoD or NAVAIR environment

Benefits

The proposed salary for this position is: $71,600 USD - $119,400 USD

At SMX, we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).