System Administrator

Description: Who we are: At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. What we do: Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations. Why ANS: At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is seeking a TS/SCI Polygraph cleared System Administrator – Level 2 & 3 to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. Requirements: Position Details: 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. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems Provide 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. Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration Additional Day to Day Details as follows: Work on Cisco switches looking for compliance issues using the following: CLI Analyzer (creating ssh sessions) SolarWinds CiscoIdentity Service (ISE) STE SSP Compliance Tool Helping with deploying and removing devices from networks (workstations and switches): Physically And using Cisco CLI Analyzer Helping System Administrators find systems using: Cisco CLI Analyzer SolarWinds Cisco ISE Checking and clearing JIRA tickets identified by: Jira Ticketing System Requirements: Ten (10) years' experience as a System Administrator Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional related experience may be substituted for a degree. Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph IAT I or II Certification Benefits: ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include: Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage Pet Discount Program PTO (Paid Time Off) Maternity/ Paternity Leave Supplemental Military Leave Pay 11 Paid Holidays 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution Generous Professional Development Program 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 100% Employer paid Life Insurance Supplemental Whole Life Insurance Lucrative Referral Bonus Program Annual Allowance for ANS Swag Potential for Paid Overtime Flexible Work Schedules Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. *Disclaimer: Salary is an open band for Indeed purposes and may not accurately represent the salary band for this position*