Systems Administrator - Mid (5605) (TS/SCI) (Ft. Meade, MD)

SMX

Location

Fort Meade, MD

Posted

12 days ago

Department

PACIFIC and INDOPACOM

What they actually want (must-haves)

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, System Administration, Computer Networks, or related field (or Associate’s degree combined with enterprise certifications)
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
3 to 5 years of hands-on systems administration in cloud or hybrid environments
At least 2 years supporting data pipelines, log aggregation, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Enterprise administration of Windows Server and Linux operating systems
Administration of Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and role-based access controls

What the job really is

The Mid-Level Systems Administrator at SMX will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating the DIA-provided PRESS Production and Dissemination System. Daily tasks include troubleshooting, coordinating with DIA developers for system updates, and ensuring compliance with DIA standards while maintaining the reliability and performance of the system.

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement

Things to weigh

Full-time onsite position may limit flexibility
No mention of remote work options
Security clearance requirement could limit candidate pool
Salary range is provided, but factors influencing it are vague

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