Systems Administrator
Apogee Research
Arlington, VA
Systems Administrator
Apogee Research
Arlington, VA
Expired: over a month ago
Applications are no longer accepted.
- Full-Time
Job DescriptionCompany Description
Position Overview: Apogee Research is looking for people to join our team in pursuit of solving some of the hardest problems in computer systems and network security. Our team is customer-focused and passionate about delivering solutions to fill critical unmet needs efficiently. We currently have openings for a System Administrator (full-time) located in our Arlington, VA office. Our ideal candidate will provide system administration support and system maintenance. You must be a US Citizen to apply.
If you have a sharp technical mind, enjoy computing and want to be part of a great team, then this is the place for you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- UNIX/Linux system administration: OS installs, upgrades and security patching
- Windows Server and laptop administration: maintain Windows Server 2019 and apply security patches, install and configure Windows 10 laptops for end users.
- User account management, rights and permissions on Windows and Linux
- Knowledge and experience in supporting Centos/Red Hat networking services and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SMTP, SSL, HTTP etc.
- Experience with scripting and automating routine tasks.
- Provide remote or personal ‘help desk’ support to users. Common applications include:
- VirtualBox
- Vagrant
- Cygwin
- Office 365 tools
- Mailvelope
- Docker
- Adobe
- backups and recovery as secondary support
- Security hardening (Applying STIGs)
- Performance tuning
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software/network issues
- Routine audits of systems and software.
- Install patches and configuration changes during after-hours and routine maintenance windows.
- Monitor system performance and health perform system tuning and optimizations.
- Ability to work with staff face-to-face, via phone, and chat
- Ad-hoc project work
- Ability to prioritize workload and respond quickly to critical issues
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science - Information Systems is preferred
- 4+ years’ experience in systems administration of an Enterprise IT environment and configuration management
- Experience in systems administration and enterprise change control process
- Experience in information systems documentation process
- Security and Compliance. Experience in implementing controls in accordance with NIST 800-171: Protecting Controlled Unclassified information
Skills:
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required
- Strong scripting background with Java, Python, or PowerShell a plus
- Experience with configuring and maintaining Confluence, Jira, and gitlab
- Experience with configuring and maintaining Openstack
- Knowledge of Docker and a related swarm based technology
- Application of group policy on a Windows Domain Controller
- Use of Devops tools to automate provisioning of systems and testing of code in a repeatable environment.
About Apogee Research
Apogee Research conducts research and development of advanced computer network operations (CNO) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to improve national security. Our focus is to bring cutting-edge research into practice for the Intelligence and DoD communities. We blend agility with rigor to deliver innovative and demonstrably effective solutions. Led by Evan Fortunato Ph.D., we have grown steadily, receiving awards from organizations including SECAF and Arlington Economic and Development. While we appreciate these awards recognizing our financial stability and growth, our core mission is to create an environment where we can focus on solving hard and interesting problems with people we enjoy working with on a daily basis. We have an active and dynamic research environment that provides opportunities to work on various projects for DARPA. We take on the challenges of the future that run the gamut of researching, prototyping, and integrating technologies.
Apogee Research offers flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.
Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Apogee Research conducts research and development of advanced computer network operations (CNO) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to improve national security. Our focus is to bring cutting-edge research into practice for the Intelligence and DoD communities. We blend agility with rigor to deliver innovative and demonstrably effective solutions. Led by Evan Fortunato Ph.D., we have grown steadily, receiving awards from organizations including SECAF and Arlington Economic and Development. While we appreciate these awards recognizing our financial stability and growth, our core mission is to create an environment where we can focus on solving hard and interesting problems with people we enjoy working with on a daily basis. We have an active and dynamic research environment that provides opportunities to work on various projects for DARPA. We take on the challenges of the future that run the gamut of researching, prototyping, and integrating technologies.
Apogee Research offers flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.
Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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Arlington, VA
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