Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who 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 seeking a highly skilled System Administrator.

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, MD

The Work Environment: On-Site.

The Description:

Applicant will work in a fast-paced environment supporting various DoD software development platforms in a secure Classified environment. Applicant will be expected to perform the following job duties:

• Installing, configuring and managing the Linux operating systems and related toolsets.
• Gathering requirements, developing and conducting design reviews.
• Maintaining servers to be compliant per NAVAIR and DISA policies.
• Functional knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies
• Strong understanding of system security principles and experience executing hardening techniques
• Documentation – updating and maintaining documentation and knowledge base, including system descriptions, procedures, events and processes.
• Building new infrastructure servers.
• Maintaining, administering and patching systems for optimum performance and security.
• Migrating or updating systems.
• Participating in weekly routine maintenance tasks.
• Responding to system failures promptly to bring applications back online.
• Installing and troubleshooting common industry COTS and GOTS applications.
• Performing Continuous Monitoring actions for systems and infrastructure including scanning, DoD STIG application and other Cyber compliancy actions.
• Work in an Agile scrum methodology to track and report on tasking.
• A background or working knowledge of scripting and automation tools.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• At least five (5) years of experience in system administration.
• Experience in DoD Information Assurance/Cyber policy and procedures to include hardening of systems, implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and scanning.
• Experience with Linux Server to include the build, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as addressing, service requests, routine server maintenance (firmware, failures, hardening, etc.), and server consolidation.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux, Red Hat, CenOS (Linux).
• Working knowledge of supporting software development.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to "think-outside-the-box" to solve complex technical issues is essential.

Desired Skillset:

• Familiarity with containerization concepts and tools.
• Understanding of container orchestration and management (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Experience with Ansible.

Certifications:

• DoD 8140 & 5239 compliant (Security + certified and OS certificate/certification) (formerly 8570).

Travel:

• 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 Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The 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 and Associates, Inc. and Applied Technologies Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, Inc., are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is the policy of AM Pierce & Associates, Inc. and Applied Technologies Group, Inc. not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees. All applicable laws are followed to ensure all qualified applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

If you are an individual with a disability 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 hr@ampierce.com.

If your background meets the qualifications of the position, please submit your resume and salary requirements to careers@ampierce.com 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.

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