What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administration (Talent Pool) position at Epic Scientific?
Position Title: Systems Administration (Talent Pool)
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Clearance Required: Secret
Greetings and Introduction:
Thank you for taking the time to consider EPIC Scientific LLC. While this is not a currently open position, we value your interest in joining our candidate pool for future Systems Administrator roles.
Position Overview:
A Systems Administrator at EPIC Scientific would maintain and optimize IT systems, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. This role would involve managing servers, networks, and software deployments to support defense missions.
Typical Tasks Include:
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and operating systems.
- Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
- Applying security updates and patches to maintain compliance.
- Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
- Documenting system configurations and standard operating procedures.
- Other duties as assigned based on future project needs.
Position Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Eligible for DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Understanding of Windows and Linux server environments.
Required Skills:
- Experience with system administration tasks (patching, backups, account management).
- Proficiency in basic scripting for automation.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with virtualization & containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, K8s, etc.).
- Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
- Understanding of RMF or other compliance frameworks.
- Experience with Active Directory and Group Policy management.
Benefits of Working at EPIC Scientific:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 11 Paid Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development opportunities
- HSA, FSA, HRA options
- 401K Matching
- Profit Sharing
We appreciate your interest in becoming part of our future Systems Administrator talent pool. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and potentially connecting when positions become available.