Systems Administrator (Ft Meade MD) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation's safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world. What you will be working on: Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Administrator with Blackspoke. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At Blackspoke, you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. As a Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Systems Administrator joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Ft. Meade, MD. Systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks. Desktop system management responsibilities involving account monitoring, security, OS installation, and other local area system administration-related functions. Providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, and management of system infrastructure and related processes. Providing support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution. Providing support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Installing/loading operating system and application software. Isolating and resolving hardware and software problems involving applications, the operating system, hardware, or communications infrastructure. Troubleshooting, maintaining integrity, and configuring network components along with implementing OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Performing software installations and upgrades to Unix/Windows operating systems and maintaining them per policies, procedures, and SLAs. Creating and following procedures to maintain/manage multiple linked databases, ensuring security, data safety, integrity, disaster recovery, and bulk data import/exports. Conducting routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment. Communicating/coordinating scheduled preventive maintenance windows with potentially impacted customers. Collaborating and contributing to the development, administration, and testing of backup and recovery plans. Ensuring systems are secure to STIG guidelines by utilizing tools such as Retina and HBSS. Maintaining operational, configuration, and other standard operating procedures (SOPs). Verifying system availability with existing Enterprise tools. What you will bring to us (Required Skills): Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have Security+ certification or DoD 8570 Level II equivalent within 90 days of hire. TS/SCI Clearance required and eligibility to obtain CI Poly. UNIX, Windows, and/or Storage administration. Experience working with trouble reporting and tracking systems such as Security+. Ability to respond to after-hour calls and provide on-call support. Ability to travel 0-20% to local area sites and other locations with similar architecture/footprint. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Would be nice if you bring the following (Highly Desired): Experience in the imagery intelligence domain is a plus. Ability to create and modify scripts on Windows, Linux, and Solaris systems. Knowledge of the customer's processes, procedures, and production systems is a plus. Ability to function as a team member and independently. Skills in one or more of the following: Windows Server, Red Hat, IRIX, Solaris, Sybase, Informix, SQL, and Imagery Production Chain. General knowledge of database administration and network configuration management. Must have a valid US passport. What you will get: The opportunity to work on critical high-impact projects that contribute to national security. A high-growth environment with numerous opportunities for professional growth. A collaborative team environment that values innovation and efficiency. A competitive benefits package that underscores our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Location: Fort Meade, MD US Citizenship Required with Active Clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance applying outside of the online application, please contact for more information. This Organization Participates in E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. Department of Homeland Security: and E-Verify.gov

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