Systems Administrator

Columbia, MD, United States

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Configure and support virtual environments including AWS and VMware

Maintain various operating systems in a variety of users and activities

Apply cybersecurity knowledge to configure IT equipment to proper security standards

Install, troubleshoot, and manage applications, systems, and networks

Test systems and resolve security vulnerabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum five ( 5 ) years of experience as a System Integrator, Administrator, or Cybersecurity Roll

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Active CCNA Security, CySA +, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, or higher ( minimum DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 Certification)

Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph

DESIRED SKILLS

Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), and/or STIGs/IAVA

A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution

Has, or is willing to gain, more diverse IT skills, including Windows/Linux, networking, and more

Able to build systems from the ground up – network architecture/systems engineering

Any applicable certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner, and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 2012/2016

Overview

We are seeking a System Administrator to join our team supporting U.S. CYBERCOM in Columbia, MD .

T ekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .

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Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

Establish Focus

Change Management

Develop Others

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Awareness

Build Relationships

Analytical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Initiative

Foster Innovation

Results Oriented

Teamwork

Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

Location: Columbia, MD (Customer Site - CANX)

Type of environment: Office

Noise level: Medium

Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch ; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizenship

TS/SCI with CI Poly

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

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