Systems Administrator III

Markon's partner company is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator III to manage and support enterprise computer systems and network infrastructure in a secure, mission-driven environment for the Fort Meade Customer. This role requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, security compliance experience, and the ability to support evolving enterprise architectures.

Manage and maintain enterprise computer systems and network infrastructure
• Analyze technical issues and develop/implement corrective actions
• Monitor and interpret system and network status indicators to ensure operational health
• Translate user requests into technical diagnoses and deliver effective solutions
• Develop migration strategies to transition users to new architectures or technologies with minimal operational impact
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies or equipment for integration into Agency standard solutions
• Maintain system security posture by addressing STIGs and IAVAs in alignment with NIST RMF requirements
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows bare metal servers and virtual machines
• Ensure secure infrastructure operations, including vulnerability remediation, data protection, compliance, backup, and recovery
• Maintain and update required security documentation and processes, including:
• System Security Plans (SSPs)
• STE/STN requirements via RMF
• Netseer and SEAR logging
• Patch management and IAVMs
• McAfee and UAM

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
  OR Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
  OR Associate's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
  OR High School diploma/GED and 12+ years of relevant experience
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with Windows Systems Administration in secure enterprise environments
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining secure server infrastructure
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, STIGs, IAVAs, and vulnerability management processes
• Ability to obtain an IAT-I certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Linux Systems Administration
• Experience deploying and maintaining nginx
• Familiarity with Docker and RedHat Satellite
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, SALT, or Ansible
• Experience with system monitoring platforms such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience with SELinux and FIPS

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Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.