System Administrator

Company: Solidus Technical Solutions
Location: Lexington
Posted on: October 20, 2020

Job Description:

Solidus is searching for a System Administrator. The successful candidate will join a group that specializes in tactical networking technologies and systems supporting unique government requirements. A primary focus of the group is on communications and network systems for high mobility airborne platforms, where communications topologies and adverse channel conditions are subject to rapid change. The group operates a scalable network testbed with carrier-class, Layer-2 switching and flexibly deployed emulation and simulation compute nodes. Responsibilities - Build and maintain complex systems and networks in a research environment - Support highly technical end users by maintaining laboratories of research servers and network, virtual environments, and desktoplaptop development systems - Perform helpdesk functions to support group desktoplaptop machines - Be well versed in operating networks in both unclassified FOUO and classified environments Requirements - ship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance - Current Active Secret Clearance preferred - BS or Associates degree and at least one certification - At least 5 years of applicable experience - Strong help desk support skills - troubleshooting, familiarity with Windows, Mac systems - Strong Linux system administration skills - Ability to automate using scripting languages andor latest technologies (e.g. Shell, Python, Ansible) - Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere preferred) - Demonstrated understanding of fundamental networking concepts and technologies (Switching, VLANs, routing, firewall rulesaccess lists) - Knowledge of common open source tools services (web server, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, NFS,git) - Experience is a plus, but must have a desire to learn these technologies - Appropriate security certificates for administrating networks in a classified environment (i.e. MCSE Security, CompTIA Security CE, etc.) Preferred Skills - Excellent inter-personnel skills - Ability to work with staff to resolve issues with desktoplaptop and research clusters - Hardware experience with Cisco andor Extreme Travel Infrequent, approximately once every 4-6 months for a period of 1-2 days Job 3755 Applicants selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship may be required. Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. NOTICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, DISABLED VETERANS AND OTHER PROTECTED VETERANS. It is the policy of this Company to seek and employ qualified individuals at all locations and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation, insurance, benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination. To achieve this, we are dedicated to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and other protected veterans. The objective in adopting the Affirmative Action Programs is to place qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans and other protected veterans in all job classifications. These Affirmative Action Programs are available for inspection by any applicant or employee by contacting the Company's EEO Coordinator, in the Human Resources office, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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