Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of a System Administrator Journeyman/Senior, supporting PMA-231, the E-2/C-2 Airborne Command and Control Systems Program Office. Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $153,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.The Location: Patuxent River, MDThe Work Environment: On-Site.The Description:Provide engineering solutions for various and unique problem sets and customers in a government software hosting facility.Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware infrastructure, to include virtual machines and containers.Perform routine maintenance and configuration changes to various physical and virtual hosts.Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software issues on servers, workstations, and IT equipment.Maintain system backups and disaster recovery plans.Manage user accounts and permissions.Deploy and maintain software applications.Troubleshoot technical issues.Maintain documentation to include knowledge base, incident response actions, system configurations, and other information related to system administration.Provide technical support to customers, ranging from resolving technical issues to providing guidance and best-practices.Secure information systems and applications to current DoD guidanceMaintain configuration and security posture of information systems through continuous monitoring and routine security events/reporting.Participate in project planning using Agile methodology.Provide networking support to on-premises infrastructure.Strong understanding and experience of Linux operating system.Education & Experience:Top Secret clearanceBachelor of Arts or Science degree in Technical Discipline.Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position. Operating System certificate (i.e. Windows or Linux), required. COMPTIA Security+ or other DoD INST 8570 compliant qualification, required.Desired Skillsets:VMWare/vSphere Enterprise Windows ServerSANNetworkingSTIGsACASTravel:On some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.______________________________________________________AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife and Accidental Death & Disability CoverageTraditional 401(k) and ROTH 401k Retirement Plans Paid Time Off and HolidaysProfessional Development OpportunitiesIncentive Programs, Awards and Recognition Employee Assistance ProgramWill PreparationIdentity Theft Protection & Legal SupportReferral ProgramVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage Pet InsuranceNorton Life LockHSA and FSA plansThe specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position with AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, through its online applicant system, please contact AM Pierce & Associates Human Resources Department at (240) 718-3800 or email us at . If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to or submit an application online.AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, verifies employment eligibility through E-Verify. This is a non-management position.Job Posted by ApplicantPro