System Administrator

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5

ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a System Administrator Journeyman/Senior, supporting PMA-231, the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office.

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

The

Location:

Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment: On-Site.

The

Description:

• Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.
• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.
• Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.
• Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Deploy and maintain software applications.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.
• Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.
• Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidance
• Maintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.
• Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.
• Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.
• Strong understanding and experience of Linux operating system.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret. Interim TS to start.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Technical Discipline.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position.
• Operating System certificate (i.e. Windows and Linux), required.
• COMPTIA Security+ or other DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification, required.

Desired Skillsets:

• VMWare/vSphere Enterprise
• Windows Server
• SAN
• Networking
• STIGs
• ACAS

Travel:

• On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment.