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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

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