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Systems Administrator 2 - Ansible/Windows/Linux/STE/STN

Captivation SoftwareAnnapolis Junction, Maryland, United StatesOnsite

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Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description


Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems administrator who will deploy new servers and provide support for maintaining and enhancing infrastructure as well as the day-to-day maintenance support for troubleshooting. This role requires an individual with technical expertise administering the full lifecycle of Linux and Windows platforms. The candidate will provide Windows engineering support to develop automations for the building and patching Linux and Windows servers 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 other engineers to troubleshooting problems for multiple systems and network environments. This role analyzes recurring problems and initiates solutions for preventing reoccurrence and analyzes existing infrastructure for tuning/performance enhancements.

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

Requirements


Security Clearance:


  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Ten (10) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Required Skills:


  • Proficient in Linux and Ansible skills.
  • Experience with switch configuration skills and experience applying STE/STN compliance requirements to servers ​

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.


Benefits


  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,200 HSA Contribution
  • 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D


Life at Captivation Software

Thrive Here & What We Value* Built reputation on delivering customer needs promptly* Engineers pride themselves on development & innovation for optimal solutions* Direct hiring, no third-party staffing/recruiting firms* Competitive salary range* 20% vested 401k contribution from Day 1* Above-market hourly rates & comprehensive benefits package* Company-paid medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage* Five Weeks Paid Time Off* Emphasis on innovation and creativity
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