SMX is looking for a highly motivated Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain various IT systems. This position will provide On-Site support at our customers location on Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland. As the Junior Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business cases across the NAVAIR community. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems, or a segment of a network system Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing IT systems Perform maintenance to ensure IT Systems operate correctly with minimal interruption Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems Implement and maintain backup recovery plans and capabilities Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, and configuration management processes Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes Administer and maintain newly deployed hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle Assist users with workstation setup, account provisioning, and access requests Assist with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of desktop, server, and peripheral equipment Maintain system documentation, inventories, and configuration records

Required Skills & Experience Clearance Required:

Top Secret At least one year of experience in system administration performing the functional duties of this position CompTIA Security+ or another DoD 8570-compliant certification Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and user account issues Experience supporting Windows workstations, servers, and peripheral devices Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline Experience with Linux operating systems Experience administering IT assets and configuration management processes Experience supporting end users in an enterprise environment Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery concepts Experience in a DoD or NAVAIR environment #cjpost At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e.

H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1

CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).