Senior System Administrator - Linux, Scripting, Kickstart

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description
The System Administrator provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
RequirementsA current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor' s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Required skills:

• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Kickstart/PXE to stand up a server from scratch (physical or VM)
• Experience with system and network administration
• Experience with scripting languages
• Virtualization experience (administering hypervisors, deploying and managing VMs)
• STE experience (Deploying agents to satisfy STE requirements, monitoring IAVAs in Biscotti and resolving as applicable)
• Experience in security scanning/patching in Nessus

BenefitsErias Ventures provides employees with a complete benefits package that includes:

• Above Market Hourly Pay that includes Paid Time Off, Birthday Off, Flexible Work Schedules
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• MonthlyInternet and Wellness Reimbursement
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community

At Erias Ventures, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Referrals
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Performance bonus
• Profit sharing
• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11+ years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a polygraph?
• If yes, what kind (FS or CI)?
• Which agency administered the poly?
• Do you have specific telework requirements?

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Annapolis Junction, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person