Description

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 six years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

Currently, we are seeking a Systems Administrator II to join our Team!

**TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required before consideration.**

 Job Duties:

• 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 (U) 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 Duties:

• Managing 100's of VM/Instances running Linux, by writing Ansible plays in Yaml
• Experience working within the context of RFM, able to document in a clear and concise manner
• Significant experience standing-up and managing machines running Docker, Kubernetes, and associated dependencies
• Most of all, strong attention to detail, dedication, and enjoy perfecting their craft
• Others: Ansible, open stack, terraform, C2S/AWS, STE/STN ( a DevOps SA rather than a hardware SA) 

Education & Experience:

• Ten (10) years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT), Level II or higher is required. 

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION

Benefits:

• 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
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Birthday Holiday
• 2-week fully paid Sabbatical 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.