Discover your career's true potential at Advanced Programs Inc. (API), leaders in national security solutions since 1969! Join our dynamic, close-knit team, where innovation meets impact. Our agile, flexible work environment not only drives professional growth but also nurtures personal development. At API, you're not just an employee; you're part of a legacy where impactful contributions thrive in a vibrant, supportive setting. Elevate your career and experience the power of a small, collaborative team with big opportunities!
Join us as we revolutionize national security, responding swiftly to customer needs, and forging ahead with cutting-edge solutions. At API, we don't just meet expectations; we exceed them, creating a legacy of success in the ever-evolving landscape of intelligence, defense, and foreign affairs. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary!
As a Systems Administrator at API, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of the organization’s network infrastructure, and integrated IT systems. Ensure network and systems reliability, security, performance, and provide technical support to end-users. You will also help develop and maintain cybersecurity standards and baselines to ensure industry regulations are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks, projects, and assignments as requested
- Install and configure internal and Internet facing network devices
- Proactively manage and maintain network devices, systems, and services to maximize network performance
- Assist in the design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of server infrastructure
- Develop technical documentation as it relates to network and systems architecture
- Optimize internal network design to promote a strong network security posture
- Design/troubleshoot LAN/WAN networks, including VLANs and subnets.
- Monitor system resource utilization for trending reports and capacity planning
- Provide phone/desktop support for end-users as needed
- Provide after-hours support for infrastructure emergencies as well as off-hour maintenance as needed.
- Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments, and contingency plans
- Work with hardware/software vendors on escalated technical issues
- Assist in the development and on-going maintenance of the company System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs)
- Construct relevant technology policies to ensure CUI and CMMC compliance
What We're Looking For:
Hands-on technical experience with the following:
- Monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools.
- VMWare/ESXi
- Intune (MDM, MAM, CAP, DLP, etc.)
- Azure AD / O365
- Firewalls, wireless controllers, switches, and other networking devices
- Disaster recovery, intrusion prevention, data loss prevention, email security
- Windows Desktop and Server operating systems
- Microsoft PowerShell, HTML, and other scripting languages
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies
- Strong understanding of network protocols
- Familiar with NIST 800-171 compliance requirements
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and concise conclusions
- Exceptional technical documentation writing skills.
- Effectively communicate complex subject matter both verbally and in writing
- Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Must be organized and be able to manage projects of varying length
- Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 7+ years related experience, or equivalent training, experience, and certification.
- High School Diploma with 7-10 years of experience in a relevant position.
Ignite your future with us and experience an unparalleled benefits package! Enjoy 401(k) with matching, where your future is our priority. Revel in affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance that won't break the bank. Our employee assistance program, exclusive discounts, flexible spending accounts, and company paid disability and life insurances add to the appeal. Take advantage of our generous paid time off while also investing in your growth with professional development support and tuition reimbursement. Join us and thrive with benefits that go beyond the ordinary
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- This is an onsite position, are you able to work this schedule?
Education:
Experience:
- Network and Systems Architecture: 7 years (Required)
- Design & troubleshoot LAN/WAN networks: 7 years (Required)
- Windows Systems Adminstiration: 5 years (Required)
- VMWare: 5 years (Required)
- NIST standards: 2 years (Preferred)
- Azure: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CompTIA Network+ (Preferred)
- CCNA (Preferred)
- VCP (Preferred)
- CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, MD 21046 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, MD 21046: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person