Technology

Junior Systems Administrator (5744)

SMXPatuxent River🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 21, 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityJunior

Work modeHybrid

LocationPatuxent River, United States

Posted3 days ago

Linux

Job description

SMX is looking for a highly motivated Junior Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience to maintain the various systems used in a Software Development program. This position will provide support at Patuxent River NAS in southern Maryland.

As the Junior Systems Administrator, you will join a team of highly-driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community.

The Junior Systems Administrator will:

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users
Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems
Perform maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Optimize the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems
Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans and capabilities
Plan for authorized service interruptions and outages
Respond to unexpected or unauthorized service interruptions and outages
Diagnose software and hardware failures to resolution
Implement and ensure security preventive measures are fully functioning
Test operating system and software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes

Required Skills and Experience:

Clearance Required: Top Secret
BS or BA degree in a Technical Discipline
- High school diploma and 6 years’ additional experience within these functional duties; or an associate's degree and 4 additional years may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of experience in system administration, performing the functional duties for this position
Operating System certificate (Linux) and COMPTIA Security + or other DOD INST 8570 compliant qualification.
Knowledge of system administration principles, theories, and concepts
Experience with Linux OS

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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:

$61,000—$105,000 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).