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Systems Administrator (4600)

SMX, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States

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Systems Administrator (4600) Location:

Patuxent River NAS, southern Maryland

Job Summary:

SMX is looking for a highly motivated 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.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.

Monitor network to ensure network 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:

Clearance Required: Top Secret (An interim TS is required to start; will consider upgrading candidate from Secret)

BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline (High school diploma and 6 years’ additional experience within these functional duties; or an associate's degree and 4 additional years may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.)

5+ 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

Salary:

$87,600 USD - $146,000 USD

At SMX, we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

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.

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Information Technology

Industries:

IT Services and IT Consulting

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