System Administrator 2

Independent SoftwareFort Meade, Maryland, United StatesOnsite

What you will be doing:

As a systems administrator, you will deploy new servers, provide support for maintaining and enhancing infrastructure, and provide day-to-day maintenance support for troubleshooting. This role requires an individual with technical expertise to administer the entire lifecycle of Linux and Windows platforms. The candidate will provide Windows engineering support to develop automation for the building and patching of Linux and Windows servers and the Ansible Automation Platform in support of new systems being deployed.

As well as apply STE/STN compliance requirements to servers. This role is responsible for interacting with product owners across multiple teams and working with other engineers to troubleshoot problems for multiple systems and network environments. This role analyzes recurring problems, initiates solutions to prevent reoccurrence, and analyzes existing infrastructure for tuning/performance enhancements.

Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Support IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning, as well as trouble shooting IT Systems
Configure and manage operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Leverage Ansible modules to monitor system health, identify issues, and implement automated remediation strategies.
Manage switch configuration and apply STE/STN compliance requirements to servers and network device while supporting the 13 playbook

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Proficient in Linux and Ansible skills.
Experience with switch configuration skills and experience applying STE/STN compliance requirements to servers

Certifications:

IAT Level II

Clearance Required: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Life at Independent Software

Entrepreneurs who are serious about giving their idea the best chance of success turn to Independent Software. Our product development and acceleration services allow startups to build a solid foundation during the early, risky phase of company formation. Through our A100 Software Developer Apprenticeship Program, we develop emerging local talent and connect these A100 Certified Developers with growing, innovative Partner Companies building their teams. Our A100 for Entrepreneurs program provides a revolutionary product development platform to early stage companies looking to reduce risk and maximize the return on their development budget. Venture Partner Companies accelerate their product and their team through a managed service that provides them with Apprentice teams and expert guidance on topics like Customer Development and Agile. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. During the software development process, we take an idea from blank page to beta. Clients become a part of our team even as they maintain control and ownership of what we build together. Working with us is also a gateway to other resources like startup founders, supporters, mentors, investors, and talent.

Thrive Here & What We Value- Independent Software fosters a collaborative work environment where teamwork and open communication are highly valued.- The company prioritizes employee wellbeing with benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.- Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V.- Emphasis on teamwork and adaptability in a dynamic environment.- Focus on customer communication and relationship building.- Commitment to providing high-quality IT services to clients at all times.- Support for ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.- Independent Software values its employees, offering growth and development opportunities.- The company encourages continuous learning through training programs and mentorship.- Prioritizes worklife balance with flexible schedules and telework options when possible.