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Systems Administrator Location: California, MD - Pax River Work Type: 100% Onsite Remote Work: No Qualifications • 5+ years of experience configuring and managing Unix, Linux, or Windows operating systems, including installing or loading operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining integrity of and configuring network components, and implementing operating systems enhancements to improve security, reliability, and performance • Experience managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, and system monitoring tools • Experience working with Amazon AWS cloud technologies, including RDS, S3, ECS and EC2 • Experience working STIGs, patches and firmware updates • Experience with Hypervisor environments - specifically Harvester, SecureView, and SecureOS • Experience with virtual infrastructure and orchestrating the deployments of virtual images and containers - specifically Kubernetes (RKE2/K3s), KubeVirt, Helm, MinIO • Experience with managed switches and their configurations • Experience with server room or data center environments, managed switches and their configurations, and server and end user hardware - including desktop, thin client, or zero client • Able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance • HS diploma or GED • Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, CCNA, or SCCP certification by start date Additional Qualifications • Active DoD Secret clearance • Bachelor's degree in System Administration, Network Administration or related technical field • RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification • CASP, CISSP, or CCNA Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required. An already active Secret is desired. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $125,000 - $180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. • Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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