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Network/System Administrator - PRIME CONTRACT (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph)

Annapolis Junction, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Linthicum+Heights+MD+USA+21090)

Description

About us:

COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for seven years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

Currently, we are seeking aNetwork/System Administrator - PRIME CONTRACTto join our Team!

TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION.

This position can be supported on-site in either Linthicum Heights, MD or Augusta, GA.

Must Have:

+ CompTIA Security+ & Cisco certification (CCNA preferred)

+ 5 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure in a multi-site environment

+ Proven experience with Aruba ClearPass, including:

+ Configuration of RADIUS and 802.1X authentication

+ Role-based access control (RBAC) and VLAN assignment

+ Integration with Active Directory and certificate-based authentication

+ Solid understanding of Cisco routing and switching, including configuration of VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, static/dynamic routing

+ Familiarity with IOS and NX-OS environments

+ Experience administering VMware vSphere and ESXi, including host provisioning, VM management, vCenter operations

+ Resource planning and basic troubleshooting of hypervisors

+ Working knowledge of Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance, or comparable enterprise NAS/SAN systems

+ Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 network concepts, subnetting, and access control mechanisms

+ Proficient in Windows Server 2016 & 2019 / Active Directory / RHEL in 100% on-premises environment

+ Ability to produce and maintain clear network/system documentation

+ Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple technology stacks

+ Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Desired Skills:

+ VMWare Certified Professional

+ Aruba Certified Associate (ACCA) or Aruba Certified Professional (ACCP)

+ Configure and manage Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager for 802.1X, RADIUS, and role-based access enforcement

+ Develop and maintain access control policies based on user identity, device type, and authentication method

+ Monitor and troubleshoot authentication flows, ClearPass logs, and integration points with Active Directory

+ Administer and support Cisco routers and switches, including Layer 2/3 configurations, link aggregation, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP)

+ Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and configuration backups for network hardware

+ Manage VMware ESXi hosts and vSphere environments, including resource allocation, performance monitoring, and snapshot management

+ Administer Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance for shared storage provisioning, snapshot retention, and capacity planning

+ Assist with network segmentation and VLAN design across multiple physical locations

+ Contribute to the design and deployment of secure, high-availability infrastructure solutions

+ Create and update technical documentation for system/network configurations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and diagrams

+ Collaborate with other IT staff on incident response, system upgrades, and project rollouts

Nice to have:

+ Experience creating custom ClearPass enforcement profiles, downloadable user roles, or integrating ClearPass with external MDM/EDR platforms

+ Familiarity with Aruba Central for wireless infrastructure monitoring and cloud-based AP management

+ Exposure to Palo Alto Networks for firewall configuration and VPN support

+ Ability to script in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation of routine network/system tasks

+ Knowledge of STIGs, NIST 800-171

+ Experience with TLS certificate management and integration into authentication flows

+ Prior work with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles or micro segmentation strategies

+ Familiarity with syslog servers, SNMP monitoring tools

+ Ability to contribute to disaster recovery or continuity planning for infrastructure services

+ Comfortable participating in change control, incident response, and cross-team technical discussions

Clearance Requirements:

+ TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000

Compensation ranges are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, Parental leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements.

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (vested immediately), FSA, LTD/ STD, Paternal Leave, PTO, Federal Holidays to include Birthday, a 2-week Sabbatical, and Emergency Facility Closure Days.

COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.