High-end engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity consulting
Systems Administrator
Full-Time
$210k - $225k/yr+ 10% 401(k) contribution
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
Experience with both Windows and Linux.
Experience with Windows and Linux patching.
Experience with VMware and ESXi.
Experience with network switch VLAN setup and VMware virtual network interface card configuration for isolation.
Experience configuring and supporting Active Directory.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and operating system issues.
Ability to design secure projects aligned with Risk Management Framework requirements.
Ability to provide Security Technical Implementation Guide hardening recommendations.
Five to fifteen years of experience as a Systems Administrator.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Relevant certifications, such as CCNA-Security, Security+, Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
Must hold a Top Secret clearance and successfully complete a polygraph.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
Provide network management and systems administration to maintain systems infrastructure and the development environment.
Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain information technology systems, including identifying and resolving issues, problems, and trouble tickets.
Manage system and server resources, including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.
Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures.
Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems.
Desired Qualifications
Automate using Ansible, Python, and Bash.
Use GitLab CI/CD.
Work with container technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and Swarm.
Work with container registries, including Docker Hub and Google Container Registry.
Use cloud-based logging and monitoring tools, such as ELK Stack and Prometheus.
Description
Some of our Perks and Benefits
100% Paid Healthcare
31 Days PTO
10% 401k in every paycheck
100% Fully Vested!!!
Do you get excited about learning new technologies, problem solving, and influencing outcomes?
We know that cybersecurity and its technologies evolve at a rapid pace. The defense community needs an engineering partner who can not only keep up, but bring the technical expertise and passion necessary to solve the new hardest problems — and do it well. GIGATEC's highly engaged, agile team does just that, with innovative solutions for every mission-critical challenge.
If your answer is an enthusiastic "yes" then please keep reading!
Our team is passionate about defending national security and mastering new tech, so we give our engineers exactly what they need to do both: unlimited upskilling, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and 100% paid healthcare, plus flexible benefits.
We are seeking Systems Administrators who wish to build their skills and focus on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government, in one of the most exciting areas of the mission available. GIGATEC offers top salaries and benefits packages, where your long-term success is our mission.
NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Requirements
What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)
As the SA you'll be part of a team providing network management and systems administration to maintain the systems infrastructure and development environment. Shall perform implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems, which may require a bottomless cup of coffee for troubleshooting when the tech gremlins come knocking, as it is imperative for identifying and resolving issues, problems, and trouble tickets associated with these responsibilities. Of course, while navigating this role of bytes and bits, laughter truly is the best tool for overcoming obstacles.
You will get to manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability; Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures; and Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. All being critical to the success of the customer and the overall mission at large.
Required Skills
Experience with both Windows and Linux
Windows and Linux patching
VMware/ESXi
Networking Switch- VLAN setup and VMware virtual NIC config for isolation
Active Directory configuration and support
Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
Secure project design aligned with RMF requirements
STIG hardening recommendations
Desired Skills
Automation using Ansible, Python, and Bash
GitLab CI/CD
Container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Swarm
Container registries (Docker Hub, Google Container Registry),
Cloud-based logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus)
Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter
Qualifications
5-15 years’ experience as a Systems Administrator
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline