System Administrator (Application Engineer)

Prodigy One, LLC. is a systems and software engineering services firm providing more than 45 years of service to state and federal customers. By combining unparalleled experience and capabilities, our company provides big data, cloud development, and enterprise management solutions. We are focused on product usability and end user presentation to help our customers make the best decisions possible. Given our length of service in the industry, Prodigy One knows the importance of a competitive salary and benefits package. That's why our total compensation package can be tailored to meet employees personal needs.

A CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Salary Information: $113K - 279K
Compensation and labor categories are defined in accordance with program requirements and government guidelines. Salary within the posted range is determined based on an individual's experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications, and may be further adjusted based on benefit selections.

Job Description:
We are looking for an application engineer to perform Linux server system administration functions to support our customer. This includes: Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers; Monitoring and patching/upgrades to Linux servers and AWS instances; Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable;Support documentation of non-applicable controls; Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software; Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure; Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware; and Document inventory changes.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 years experience in software development/engineering
• Proficient with Linux. Minimum of 3 years Linux server administration experience (within the last 3 years).
• Proficient with AWS. Minimum of 1 year of AWS experience (within the last year).
• Proficient with Ansible. Minimum of 1 year of Ansible experience (within the last year)
• Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and AWS instances.
• Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have working knowledge, able to use and or support, with some (preferably most) of the following resources and tools.
  • Linux servers
  • AWS
  • Ansible
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • Elasticsearch, Splunk
  • Scripting (bash, Python)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field (w/o degree additional 2 yrs experience required; with Masters Degree 2 yrs less experience required)

Benefits:

• 10% Employer Contribution to 401K; Immediately Vested
• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 7 weeks
• Access to Premium Healthcare/Dental/Vision Available
• $2500+ Training Paid
• Referral Company Profit Sharing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law