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System Administrator I

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Key Tasks:

DCCA is looking for TS/SCI w/Polygraph cleared Junior to Mid-Level Systems Administrators with Linux and Windows experience! We have multiple positions open in the Fort Meade/Annapolis Junction area.

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Manage IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.
• Configure and manage Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software, troubleshooting, maintain integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Optimize system operations and resources utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems

Required Skills:

• Must have experience supporting multiple operating systems, such as Linux, UNIX and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with virtualization (to include VMware specifically)
• Some scripting experience
• IT troubleshooting experience
• Interest/desire in learning new skills/technologies

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with networking concepts, or a background in network administration is a plus
• Storage-Netapp/EMC
• NiFi
• Ability to create/write scripts and modify existing scripts - bash, perl, shell, python, etc.
• Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification
• Experience working in a customer service/Tier 1/Tier 2 environment
• Dataflow experience

Required Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related experience; or 10 years of experience as a System Administrator without a degree.

COVID Safety Requirements

DCCA is committed to the safety of our workforce and customers, adhering to COVID-19 Safety Protocols as required by the company, our customers and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Some customer facilities require all employees to provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Mask wearing and frequent COVID testing/attestation may also be required.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.