System Adminstrator

Job Title

System Adminstrator

Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions.  We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

Your combination of people skills and system administrator knowledge makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting the Intelligence Community? We’re looking for a system administrator with a background in system design and maintenance to help us modernize our nation’s security infrastructure. 

As a system administrator on our team, you’ll constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. You’ll help clients overcome tough challenges through monitoring and performance management. Your knowledge will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. Your communication skills will come in handy as you turn metrics into information and articulate their meaning.  

This is an opportunity to gain experience in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.  We focus on growing as a team, so we’ll share techniques, work through challenges, and develop new methodologies together. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve our ability to respond to the challenges of tomorrow. 

Qualifications

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar IT support role
• Experience with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or macOS and server administration
• Experience with network protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, or VPNs
• Experience with system virtualization such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of backup and recovery solutions, disaster recovery planning, and system monitoring
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate administrative tasks
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS Diploma or GED

Nice if You Have:

• 15+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar IT support role
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Bachelor’s degree
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, CompTIA Network+, or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $72.12 to $110.58 per hour.  The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.  

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction US-CO-Aurora

Skills

system administration

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