Systems Administrator II (Mid-Level)  - 3 SLOTS

Location: Suitland, MD (On-Site)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)
Certification: DoD 8140/8570 Compliant (Security+ CE or qualifying certification required)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

A&M Technologies is seeking three Systems Administrator II professionals to support enterprise Operations & Maintenance activities for a federal customer. The selected candidates will provide day-to-day administration of Windows and Linux systems while supporting enterprise virtualization, storage, cybersecurity, and help desk operations.

This position will work closely with senior engineers to ensure mission systems remain secure, available, and fully operational.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Perform server installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Perform system patching, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening.
• Support VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Support enterprise storage platforms and backup operations.
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and enterprise applications.
• Maintain Active Directory users, groups, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Support disaster recovery and continuity of operations initiatives.
• Document configurations, SOPs, work instructions, and operational procedures.
• Support Help Desk ticket resolution.
• Monitor system performance and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Assist with enterprise monitoring using SolarWinds.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Support after-hours Priority 1 incident response as part of an on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of Systems Administration experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 certification.
• Experience supporting:
  • Windows Server
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Experience with VMware virtualization.
• Experience with Active Directory administration.
• Experience with server patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience documenting technical procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support on-call rotations.

Desired Qualifications

• RHCSA certification.
• VMware VCP certification.
• Experience with:
  • NetApp
  • Cisco HyperFlex
  • VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Citrix
  • SolarWinds
  • SQL Server
  • Exchange Server
  • VDI
• Experience with STIGs and DISA compliance.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
• Experience using PowerShell, Bash, or Python for administration tasks.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and COOP planning.
• Experience supporting enterprise GIS environments.

Pay & Benefits Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $10,000 for eligible hires.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Deductible reimbursement of up to $1,000 for employee-only coverage and up to $2,000 for family coverage upon meeting plan deductibles.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• 100% company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage up to $150,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility. Employees become eligible after six months of service.
• Pre-tax and Roth contribution options available.
• Company Match: A&M provides a dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation.
• Non-Elective Contribution (NEC): A&M provides an additional 6% company contribution to all eligible participants, regardless of employee contributions.

Paid Time Off

• Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Additional PTO awarded based on years of service: +2 days after 3 years, +4 days after 6 years, and +7 days after 10 years.
• 10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements.

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