Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow. We are actively hiring a Systems Administrator with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our Mission Technology Division working in Bethesda, MD. RESPONSIBILITIES + Research adversarial threats posed to various systems, technologies, operations, or missions in all appropriate intelligence sources, analyze likelihood of threat, and contribute to profiling adversarial behavior, intent, and capabilities. + Analyzing and figuring out the system needs of an organization + Installing hardware and software for the network + Keeping systems operating efficiently by performing any necessary upgrades and repairs + Planning a strategy to maintain system security on the computers and the network as a whole + Optimizing and evaluating the system regularly + Assigning and updating security permissions for the system network + Training or directing users on the correct use of software and hardware within the system + Performing problem-solving tasks when alerted by a user or monitoring system REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE + Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph + Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience strongly preferred, or a Master's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 7 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 13 years of relevant experience + A degree in any field is acceptable. + Experience with Puppet, Managing VMware Infrastructure, and deploying VDI services. + Experience with systems administration in federal contracting environment Pay Range : There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.   At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources (https://acclaimtechnical.com/employee-resources/) . The proposed salary range for this position is:   $ $175,632.12 - $190,212.60   Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of ATS not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by the various federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans full equal employment opportunity. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. Powered by JazzHR