Systems Administrator - Mid (5605) (TS/SCI) (Ft. Meade, MD) at SMX

<p><span data-teams="true">SMX is seeking a <strong>Mid‑Level Systems Administrator</strong> to develop, maintain, and update the DIA‑provided PRESS Production and Dissemination System organization structure, perform troubleshooting, and coordinate with DIA PRESS developers to implement system updates and changes. The administrator will ensure reliable operations, timely issue resolution, and compliance with DIA standards across the PRESS environment.</span></p> <p><strong>This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Meade, MD.</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop, maintain, and update DIA provided PRESS Production and Dissemination System organization structure, perform PRESS troubleshooting, and coordinate with DIA PRESS developers to address issues and implement system updates/changes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills, Experience &amp; Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>Duty Locations: ACIC (Fort George G. Meade, MD) and DIA HQ (Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.)</li> <li>Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Polygraph eligible / must submit if requested)</li> <li>Education &amp; Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, System Administration, Computer Networks, or related field (or Associate’s degree combined with enterprise certifications); current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience Required: 3 to 5 years of hands-on systems administration in cloud or hybrid environments, with at least 2 years supporting data pipelines, log aggregation, or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)</li> <li>Enterprise administration of Windows Server and Linux operating systems (installation, configuration, and maintenance)</li> <li>Administration of Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and role-based access controls</li> <li>Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)</li> <li>Scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate administrative tasks and extract system performance metadata</li> <li>Hardware, OS, storage, and application-layer diagnostics and troubleshooting</li> <li>Core Responsibilities &amp; Deliverables:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Administer, maintain, and update organizational structures within the DIA-provided PRESS Production and Dissemination System</li> <li>Conduct tier-2/3 troubleshooting for PRESS systems, liaising with DIA software engineers to implement patches, fixes, and feature upgrades</li> <li>Maintain 24/7 reliability, high availability, and performance of ACE Section compute infrastructure and mission applications</li> <li>Execute systematic patch management, vulnerability remediation, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance</li> <li>Implement and validate routine backup operations, disaster recovery protocols, and system restoration processes</li> <li>Deploy network and infrastructure monitoring utilities to identify performance bottlenecks, disk thresholds, and availability risks</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Application Deadline: November 30, 2026</p> <p>#CJPOST</p> <p>#LI-onsite</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning &amp; development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.</span></p></div><div class="title">The proposed salary for this position is:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$140,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$165,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.</p> <p>We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.</p> <p>SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><span id="message-body-1758638857922" class="fui-ChatMyMessage__body rcngbzt ___eyw0iv0 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 fzqqayd f10ostut f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw"><span id="content-1758638857922" class="fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda"></span></span></span></p> <div id="x_Signature"></div> <p>Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.</p> <p>SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).</p></div>