System Administrator

Company Description

Dynamic Data Solutions (D2S) is a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) and cyber security solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) and private sector mission partners in the MD, DC, and VA areas. We offer a range of consulting services that assist companies in reducing risk, securing critical enterprise infrastructure, achieving governing compliance, and securing data and systems across multiple platforms.

Our commitment is to provide top‑tier expertise to ensure the highest levels of operational efficiency and security for our clients.

D2S is currently seeking a full‑time on‑site System Administrator in Fort George G. Meade, MD
. The System Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining IT systems, performing routine system updates and backups, monitoring system performance, and providing technical support. They will collaborate with clients to ensure reliable system operations and address any issues to meet their cybersecurity and infrastructure needs.

• Must be a US citizen
• Must hold an Active Security Clearance: TS/SCI
• Must have a Full Scope Polygraph (Lifestyle)
• Work is strictly on‑site in Maryland; no hybrid or remote work is available at this time
• Willing to commute and/or preferably living in or near the greater MD, DC, VA area

• Operating Systems Expertise:
  Proficiency in Linux/Unix (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments
• Advanced knowledge of shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Power Shell) for automation
• Network Administration:
  Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, and firewall management. Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Solar Winds)
• Virtualization and Cloud Technologies:
  Expertise in virtualization platforms like VMware, Hyper‑V, and KVM. Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including cloud networking, security, and cost management
• Server Management and Configuration:
  Advanced skills in managing and configuring servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx, IIS). Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt Stack)
• Storage and Backup Solutions:
  Knowledge of SAN, NAS, RAID, and networked storage protocols (e.g., NFS, SMB). Experience with backup and recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Comm Vault, Net Backup)
• Security Management:
  Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring. Experience with security policies, patch management, vulnerability assessments, and remediation
• Monitoring and Performance Tuning:
  Proficiency in using monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) to maintain system performance and uptime. Experience with capacity planning and performance tuning of systems and networks
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
  Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining high‑availability clusters and failover systems. Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, testing, and implementation
• Database Administration:
  Basic to intermediate knowledge of database management and optimization (e.g., MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Automation and Scripting:
  Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Perl, Ruby) for task automation and orchestration. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation
• Dev Ops and CI/CD Pipelines:
  Understanding of Dev Ops principles and experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Bamboo). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Documentation and Compliance:
  Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation for systems, processes, and procedures. Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., ITIL, ISO, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Ability to mentor junior staff and provide training on system administration best practices

• Cloud Computing:
  Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Networking:
  Deep understanding of network protocols,…