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About us:
COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for seven years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.Currently, we are seeking a Systems Administrator II to join our Team!
** Must have active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph before consideration **
Requirements:
- Ten (10) years’ experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- CWIP: IAT Level II Certification, IA Baseline Certification in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system
- One (1) year experience in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system (Linux preferred)
- Five (5) years' experience administering Linux, Unix, or Windows Operating System
- Three (3) years' experience installing software packages such as .iso and RedHat package Managers (rpm).
- TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION
Desired Skills:
- Three (3) years' experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and, administering a message service (such as Java Messaging Service, TIBCO, Active MQ, Artemis, Kafka)
Description:
- The System Administrator is responsible for the provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of Windows and Linux server environments.
- This role includes building servers from the ground up, performing system updates and patching, monitoring security tools, and ensuring system reliability.
- Execute server patching following internal Telos patching processes and organizational SOPs.
- Utilize Nessus for vulnerability scanning, including agent configuration, connectivity checks, and unlink/relink operations.
- The Administrator will also participate in server migrations and maintain compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Build and configure Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems from scratch, including OS installation, baseline configuration, and service enablement.
- Perform light Linux administration (primarily Red Hat), including scripting and troubleshooting.
- Manage the full server lifecycle: provisioning, support, updates, and decommissioning.
- Access and administer servers using remote management technologies (e.g., Dell iDRAC) to perform installations, patching, firmware updates, and reboots (soft/hard).
- Troubleshoot server issues related to OS, hardware, networking, and security compliance.
Clearance Requirements
- TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION
Benefits
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- 100% company-paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 401K: 6% dollar-for-dollar match (vested immediately)
- Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father)
- Paid Time Off
- 11Federal Holidays
- Birthday Holiday
- 2-week fully paidSabbatical every 5 years
- Emergency Facility Closure Days
COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
