SMX
Senior Systems Administrator (4718)
SMX, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
Overview
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Patuxent River, MD. The senior administrator will lead our team in managing Research, Development, Test & Evaluation environment's IT systems and networks, and RMF ATO packages. Responsibilities
Understand technical IT systems and create efficiencies, redundancies, and ensure IT capabilities remain fully aligned with the customer mission priorities while adhering to process, policy and best practices. Work with the customer to standardize processes, improving forecasts for IT requirements and consolidation and reduction of administrative burdens across departments. Assist and/or lead the department in digital modernization priorities including adoption of command IT initiatives including cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and more. Manage inter-command agreements for IT services. Supervise IT support resources supporting the customer environment. Required Skills/Experience
Clearance Required: Top Secret Deep understanding of NMCI, RDT&E, Developer Seat environments, and Navy IT infrastructure. Experience with network administration and supervisory oversight of technical staff. Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements (RMF, NIST, etc.). Proven ability to manage cross-functional IT teams. Strategic planning and resource allocation. Strong communication skills for interfacing with SES, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. Change management and ability to implement enterprise-level process improvements. CompTIA Security+. Desired Skills/Experience
CompTIA Network+ Strong desire for higher certifications and/or experience in related IT fields (e.g. CISSP, PMP, CASP) Application Details
Deadline: 10/20/2025 Salary: $105,100—$175,000 USD Legal and Additional Info
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.
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SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Administrator to join our team in support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Patuxent River, MD. The senior administrator will lead our team in managing Research, Development, Test & Evaluation environment's IT systems and networks, and RMF ATO packages. Responsibilities
Understand technical IT systems and create efficiencies, redundancies, and ensure IT capabilities remain fully aligned with the customer mission priorities while adhering to process, policy and best practices. Work with the customer to standardize processes, improving forecasts for IT requirements and consolidation and reduction of administrative burdens across departments. Assist and/or lead the department in digital modernization priorities including adoption of command IT initiatives including cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and more. Manage inter-command agreements for IT services. Supervise IT support resources supporting the customer environment. Required Skills/Experience
Clearance Required: Top Secret Deep understanding of NMCI, RDT&E, Developer Seat environments, and Navy IT infrastructure. Experience with network administration and supervisory oversight of technical staff. Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements (RMF, NIST, etc.). Proven ability to manage cross-functional IT teams. Strategic planning and resource allocation. Strong communication skills for interfacing with SES, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. Change management and ability to implement enterprise-level process improvements. CompTIA Security+. Desired Skills/Experience
CompTIA Network+ Strong desire for higher certifications and/or experience in related IT fields (e.g. CISSP, PMP, CASP) Application Details
Deadline: 10/20/2025 Salary: $105,100—$175,000 USD Legal and Additional Info
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.
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