Systems Administrator 3 (Cleared)
Ft. Meade or surrounding area, MD

**ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Polygraph Required to Start**
SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking a senior level Systems Administrator 3 (SA3) with VMware knowledge and experience to support a large Intelligence Community customer. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge and experience with VMware vCenter, Cisco switches, VPNs, VLANs, and server deployment and is self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment

Responsibilities:
This role will be expected to perform system architect/design duties for both revamping current system design to fit new needs and developing a new and improved design, as the customer migrates to the Hardware as a Service (HWaaS) platform.

Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
Worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects
Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.

Requirements:

An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required to start.
CWIP IAT Level I required.
A bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience with migrating from VMWare 7.x to VMWare 8.x and knowledge is strongly desired.
Deep knowledge and experience with VMware vCenter, Cisco switches, VPNs, VLANs, Server Deployment.
Experience with enclaves and firewalls (e.g., NSX, Cisco ASA.)
Experience related to network engineering design, system fit-up, and system deployment.
General Windows and some Linux system administration and sustainment experience, to include patching.
Knowledge working with Storage Area Network (SAN) and Power Distribution Units.
Familiarity with customer Security (i.e., STE/STN) requirements.

Desired Skills:
The following skills are strongly desired:

Experience with VMWare NSX
Experience with migrating from VMWare 7.x to VMWare 8.x is strongly desired
Knowledge and/or experience with Hardware as a Service (HWaaS) is desired

Salary Range: $146,300 - $156,000

The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes major medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training and certification benefits, health and wellness initiatives, and more.

At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Systems Administrator 3 (Cleared)

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