System Administrator
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Systems Administrator responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IT systems with automation, managing configuration and operations across hardware and software stacks, and supporting mission users through secure access solutions and system modernization.
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Overview
Position Title: Systems Administrator
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Summary:
Drive automation and modernization to truly impact mission success. This is an opportunity to push efforts to de-mystify the certificate lifecycle with an impactful blend of work quality and mission dictated urgency.
Success in this role looks like digging in with your teams to effectively perform requirements analysis, refinement, documentation, some testing support, and pushing secure access solutions forward to support the customer. If you enjoy a flexible schedule, collaborating with your teammates, problem solving, and have the skills to effectively communicate with those that work with you and those you serve, this may be the opportunity for you!
This posting is for cleared Systems Administrator candidates ranging any level of experience!
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems leveraging automation frameworks.
- Improve and monitor the daily activities of system configuration and operation across a full stack of hardware and software.
- Excel at problem solving to support mission users and provide feedback to system designers and developers.
- Uncanny ability to plan and update mission critical systems on a day-to-day basis without impacting a massive stakeholder community. Provide innovative methods of reliability and recovery improvements and assist in designing next generation deployment profiles for system modernization.
- Demonstrated knowledge across client, server, storage, network, and mobile device hardware/software.
- Possess a helpful attitude for problem resolution and work issue escalation between users and system developers.
- Optimizes system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
- Provides in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems.
- Offers support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a Technical field.
- 5+ years of additional experience as a Systems Administrator may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
Experience:
- SA0: 0+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- SA1: 5+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- SA2: 10+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- SA3: 15+ years of experience in System Administration on programs or projects of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Skills:
- Linux experience opens up a lot of opportunities!
- Uncanny ability to plan and update mission critical systems on a day-to-day basis without impacting a massive stakeholder community.
- Excel at problem solving to support mission users and provide feedback to system designers and developers.
- Demonstrated knowledge across client, server, storage, network, and mobile device hardware/software.
- Possess a helpful attitude for problem resolution and work issue escalation between users and system developers.
- Scripting experience with Python, Shell, or other languages is desired.
- Experience with OCSP and/or PKI is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel as required.
- Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.
Why Join Us?
- The LufCo Difference: Join a company that prioritizes employee experience. We are more than just a contractor; we are a community of innovators who value flexibility and authentic connection.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives. Your analysis directly protects the nation and supports those on the front lines.
- Cutting-Edge Stack: Work with the latest advancements in AI/ML, cloud-scale analytics, and modern data visualization tools.
- Growth-Centric Culture: We invest in you. Enjoy opportunities for professional development, advanced training, and a clear path for career advancement.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, a generous PTO policy, 401K matching, and premium health/dental/vision coverage.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
- Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers
Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.
LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Purple Award level referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.
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