• System Administrator

    Synergy ECP (Columbia, MD)


    System Administrator

     

    Columbia, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Columbia+MD+USA+21046)

    Description

    Level 1 System Administrator

     

    Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier II (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

    Requirements

    The Level 1 System Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:

    + Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

    + Provide Tier I (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

    + Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems

    + Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems

    + Provide Tier I (Help Desk) and Tier II (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems

    + Provide support to 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

    Qualifications:

    + Five (5) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

    Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):

    + One (1) year experience in Linux, Unix, Windows or Cisco OS operating system

    + Two (2) years' experience administering Linux, Unix or Windows Operating System

    + Two (2) years' experience supporting applications in the SIGINT environment

    + One (1) year experience installing software packages such as iso and RedHat package Managers (rpm)

    CLEARANCE REQUIRED

    + TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

    Desired Qualifications:

    + One (1) year experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and administering a messaging service (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, Kafka)

    + CWIP: IAT Level I Certification, IA Baseline Certification in Linux, Unix, Windows or Cisco OS operating system

     

    About Us

     

    Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

     

    In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

     

    Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.