Technical/Functional Server Expert
TAP Engineering · Fort Meade, MD · 5 mo ago
On-siteEducation$36k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 0–4 support to server teams across all operational sites
- Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex server and infrastructure issues
- Provide system design and architecture support
- Install, configure, tune, and support enterprise and HPC server platforms
- Support direct-attached and SAN-based storage solutions
- Design and maintain client/server architectures using NFS and CIFS
- Administer multi-vendor file systems (XFS, GPFS, VXFS)
- Support blade systems and associated interconnects (FC, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Administer RedHat, SUSE, Solaris, and Microsoft operating systems
- Support Microsoft Exchange and enterprise messaging platforms
- Support identity and access services (Active Directory, Centrify, DNS, NIS)
- Maintain and optimize enterprise monitoring and observability tools
- Support virtualization platforms and containerized environments
- Support thin client and remote access solutions (Citrix, NoMachine NX)
- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate emerging technologies
- Architect and lead integration of approved new technologies
- Support design phases including evaluation, Government approval, and integration planning
- Ensure all systems are integrated with Government monitoring services
- Document architecture, procedures, and sustainment processes
- Ensure systems meet performance, availability, and security requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (most recent poly within the last 7 years)
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Extensive experience supporting enterprise and HPC server environments
- Deep expertise with Linux, Unix, Solaris, and Windows operating systems
- Experience with SAN and direct-attached storage solutions
- Strong background in system architecture and infrastructure design
- Experience supporting virtualization and container technologies
- Experience integrating new technologies into production environments
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning skills
- Strong documentation and technical communication skills
- Ability to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational environment
- Ability to collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders
Benefits Overview
- Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
- Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
- Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
- Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
- Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
- Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
- Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses