System Administrator - MC2SMX is seeking a skilled System Administrator to work within a 24x7 Information Technology Team supporting the Patuxent River Data Center under the NAWCAD DNA division, end user support, and compliance efforts at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This is a position that provides a great opportunity for growth.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Work within a 24x7 team providing continual support and monitoring of computer systems by resolving or escalating problems that ariseApply monthly maintenance on Windows OS devices to mitigate vulnerabilitiesEnsure monitoring tools are on-line and providing necessary alerting to provide notification of events/incidents/problemsPhysical security monitoring for access controlInstallation and cabling of systems within a Data CenterAssist with maintaining team documentationMonitor Ticketing System Queues for inbound requests and/or issuesPerform shift turnover functions and ensure the next shift has knowledge of all outages, notifications, and tasks needed to complete shift responsibilitiesInterface closely with management team by providing necessary notificationsSoftware updates and patchingOther tasks as assigned by the Data Center Management teamRequired Skills:Clearance Required: Secret Interim Secret required to start, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearanceKnowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace.1-3 years IT related experienceExperience with Windows OSDoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)Desired Skills:Unix knowledgeApplication Deadline: 12/26/2025The proposed salary for this position is: $26.44 - $48.75 USDAt SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.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.