Systems Administrator, Windows/Linux

Job overview

The Systems Administrator, Windows/Linux role is onsite in Patuxent River, MD; the listed salary range is $75,000–$100,000 per year. The role supports a major NAVAIR program office at Aether Aerospace, a defense technology platform serving Department of Defense and national security customers. The administrator maintains secure physical and virtual infrastructure and provides technical support in a government software-hosting facility. The work contributes to reliable, documented, and secure systems through infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, backups, networking, and compliance monitoring.

What you'll do

• Deploy and maintain physical and virtual hardware, virtual machines, and containers
• configure and maintain hosts
• install and troubleshoot server, workstation, and IT hardware and software
• maintain backups and disaster recovery plans
• manage user accounts and permissions
• deploy applications
• document configurations and incident responses
• provide customer technical support
• secure systems to current DoD guidance
• monitor security posture and events
• support on-premises networking and Agile project planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems administrator

windows

linux

patuxent river md

aether aerospace

dod

secret clearance

top secret eligible

virtual machines

cybersecurity

$75k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, at least five years of systems administration experience, DoD program or secure-environment experience, and Risk Management Framework compliance experience.

About the employer

John H. Northrop & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.