Systems Administrator

Location: Linthicum Heights
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Systems Administrator As a Systems Administrator you will: Perform as a Linux/Redhat systems administrator for a classified government contract. Perform as a Windows Systems Administrator for a classified government contract. Maintain smooth operation of all computer infrastructure in a multi-user computer system environment, including coordination of efforts with systems, software, and electrical design engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, PC desktop technicians, end users, network engineers, program/project managers, and IT management. Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems. Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Provide backup and recovery services, manage data storage devices, and implement/upgrade/update virus and malware protection on a routine basis. Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components. Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. Deploy new STIGs & work with IT/IA to develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated or STIG settings that cannot be applied. Understand vulnerability and risk mitigation in accordance with RMF & DoD JSIG standards. Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs). Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's Degree with 4 years of experience; a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification (example: Security CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment. Experience managing Redhat Enterprise Linux OS in a classified environment. Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture in a classified environment. Familiarity with DoD STIGs, deploying new STIGs, and working with IT and Information Assurance Analysts to develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated, or STIG settings that cannot be applied. Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Preferred Skills:The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or master’s degree in information technology and 2 years of Linux, Windows, and VMWare server administration experience in a JSIG classified environment. Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment. Understanding of networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification. Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems. Experience with Solaris OS. Experience with Windows & Linux Operating systems that support Security Engineering tools. Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk). VMWare experience with current version. Rudimentary scripting experience. Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment. Experience with Certification & Accreditation process. DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco). Active DoD Top Secret security clearance. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you! Suraj Malhotra 720-452-1376 suraj.malhotra@innovasolutions.com PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: Between $40 to $44 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024 Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025) One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked 3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024) One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked 13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics) Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023) One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024) AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100 certifications Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral. Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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