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SMX

Technology platforms and defense capability services

Junior Systems Administrator

System Administration +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePatuxent River, MD, USA$61k - $105k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in a technical discipline is required; alternatively, a high school diploma plus six additional years of experience in these functional duties, or an associate's degree plus four additional years, may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
  • At least one year of experience in system administration performing the functional duties of the position is required.
  • An Operating System certificate in Linux and CompTIA Security+ or another Department of Defense Instruction 8570-compliant qualification is required.
  • Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts is required.
  • Experience with the Linux operating system is required.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network, wide area network, and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
  • Monitor the network to ensure availability to all system users.
  • Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination.
  • Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems.
  • Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
  • Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
  • Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems.
  • Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities.
  • Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages.
  • Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages.
  • Diagnose software and hardware failures and resolve them.
  • Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning.
  • Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes.

About the Company

SMX

Technology platforms and defense capability services

SMX Tech is a provider of advanced technology solutions and capability enhancement services for government, defense, and private-sector clients. It offers a platform plus services designed to improve operational efficiency and mission outcomes, often via long-term contracts. The company differentiates itself through rigorous quality and security standards (CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001) and a strong workplace culture (2024 Top Workplace USA). Its goal is to be a trusted partner that helps clients achieve ambitious objectives by delivering reliable technology capable of enhancing operations and mission success.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hollywood, Maryland
Founded
1995

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