We are searching for a capable Systems Administrator to join our all-star team at SMS Data Products Group in Albuquerque, NM.
Growing your career as a Full Time Systems Administrator is an incredible opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in creativity, adaptability and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Systems Administrator at SMS Data Products Group today!
SMS is seeking a Systems Administrator. This position is responsible for providing Tier II/III (Mid) Systems Support/Administration services to Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) - Phillips Research site Information Systems Management (PRsISM) contract.
You will, within a team of up to 5 other Systems Administrators, work with enterprise services to install, configure, and maintain various Enterprise Services at AFRL working within a DoD Cyber security framework. (Windows/Linux OS/Virtualized Appliances)
Additionally, you will manage the Physical Data Center (DC). Responsibilities for this aspect of the position include controlling access to the DC, maintenance (or coordination) of the HVAC, power, space for the DC, inventory, and monthly report generation.
As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.
SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit
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Provide system administration and systems engineering for Windows and Linux-based systems in a DoD environment
Perform, analyze, and remediate weekly security audits
Research, diagnose and resolve complex computer system software and hardware issues as they arise
Develop and document systems administration standard operating procedures.
Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures.
Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
Required
You must have or be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (Secret)
You must have or be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT-2 certification
3 or more years of Systems support or administration in an enterprise environment (Windows/Linux)
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
Knowledge of operating system command line/shell commands.
Ability to script (Powershell/Bash/Python, etc...)
Active Directory and Group Policy Objects configuration, and deployment in enterprise setups.
Supporting critical network services including DNS, DHCP, and Web services.
Knowledge or experience of Virtualization Technologies (Creation, discovery, alerting, troubleshooting, automation, remediation, optimization.)
Preferred
Certifications in technology fields
Demonstrated experience and expertise in analysis, installation, administration, and troubleshooting of all aspects of a client server data network.
Linux Experience (esp. Redhat distributions)
Windows Server/Active Directory Experience
VMWare vSphere/ESXi Experience
Experience with Configuration management platforms (Puppet, SCCM, Ansible, etc)
ITIL or Agile certifications and/or experience
An active DoD Security Clearance
An active CompTIA Security + certification
Experience working on Military, Government, or Research systems in a classified environment
SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Required / Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Sec+ CE or IAT2 equivalent
Experience Level: Mid-level
8140 (Formerly 8570) Compliance: IAT 2
External Company Name: SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
Telecommute: No
Company Benefits:
? Excellent benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Advantageous package
