System Administrator (Secret To Top Secret) (4170)

SMX is seeking a skilled System Administrator to work within a 24x7 Information Technology Team supporting the Patuxent River Data Center under the NAWCAD DNA division, end user support, and compliance efforts at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.  This is a position that provides a great opportunity for growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Work within a 24x7 team providing continual support and monitoring of computer systems by resolving or escalating problems that arise
• Apply monthly maintenance on Windows OS devices to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Ensure monitoring tools are on-line and providing necessary alerting to provide notification of events/incidents/problems
• Physical security monitoring for access control
• Installation and cabling of systems within a Data Center
• Assist with maintaining team documentation
• Monitor Ticketing System Queues for inbound requests and/or issues
• Perform shift turnover functions and ensure the next shift has knowledge of all outages, notifications, and tasks needed to complete shift responsibilities
• Interface closely with management team by providing necessary notifications
• Software updates and patching
• Other tasks as assigned by the Data Center Management team

Required Skills: 

• Clearance Required: Secret (interim Secret to start) with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace.
• 1-3 years IT related experience
• Experience with Windows OS
• DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA+, G SEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)

Desired Skills:

• Unix knowledge

Application Deadline: 4/6/2026

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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 & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$68,000—$119,400 USD

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.

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.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

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).