SMX
Senior Systems Administrator (4521)
SMX, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
Senior Systems Administrator (4521)
SMX – Patuxent River, MD
SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
As the Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and support an organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Monitor network to ensure availability to all system users.
Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination.
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems.
Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems.
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities.
Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages.
Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages.
Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution.
Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning.
Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes.
Required Skills and Experience
Top Secret clearance required (interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret).
BS or BA in a Technical Discipline (or equivalent experience).
10+ years performing the functional duties for this position.
Operating System certificate (Linux) and COMPTIA Security+ or other DOD INST 8570 compliant qualification.
Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts.
Experience with Linux OS.
Application Deadline 11/17/2025
Compensation The proposed salary for this position is $105,000 USD – $175,000 USD.
Benefits Health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 new applicants for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.
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SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide onsite support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.
As the Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and support an organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Monitor network to ensure availability to all system users.
Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination.
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems.
Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems.
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities.
Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages.
Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages.
Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution.
Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning.
Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes.
Required Skills and Experience
Top Secret clearance required (interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret).
BS or BA in a Technical Discipline (or equivalent experience).
10+ years performing the functional duties for this position.
Operating System certificate (Linux) and COMPTIA Security+ or other DOD INST 8570 compliant qualification.
Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts.
Experience with Linux OS.
Application Deadline 11/17/2025
Compensation The proposed salary for this position is $105,000 USD – $175,000 USD.
Benefits Health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 new applicants for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.
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