Systems Administrator (SA) Skill Level 1

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Systems Administrator (SA) Skill Level 1

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCAs successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

DCCA is a growing and dynamic company serving as the large prime on a very successful contract, and we are searching for a highly skilled System Engineer 1 (SE1) to be a part of our team. We are looking for someone with strong telecommunications and signals analysis background. You will be working with a large team of highly qualified, skilled and motivated professionals, designing, implementing and testing solutions to address challenges in an evolving landscape. The ideal candidate would meet all requirements and possess one or more of the items in the list of desired knowledge and experience.

DCCA is the prime contractor for this Government program that delivers important technical solutions and products using emerging technologies for high-speed SIGINT processing systems. The program is tactically important to the National Security of the United States and the work on these missions are frequently recognized for their results. Our teams are always looking for the best talent who want to contribute to support our customers unique and mission-critical work.

Required Years Experience/Education

Five (5) years of experience as a Systems Administrator and a bachelors degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administration experience on projects of similar scope and size (supporting five or more users, Linux operating systems, software development environment preferred, and including support for desktops, servers and VMs), may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Required Skills and Experience

Strong Linux skills

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating systems and related software

Familiarity building Docker containers and containerization practices

Experience with or knowledge of Ansible and Puppet

Experience writing and modifying scripts (bash, perl, python, etc.) to accomplish SA functions

Installation and maintenance of Linux (RHEL) systems using RPMs

Integration, optimization, and testing of VMWare and network configurations

Familiarity with DHCP, DNS, IP, netmasks, gateways, routers, CISCO switches, and network card installations

Support to hardware integration efforts for an engineering team

Experience with system hardening, server, and network security

Demonstrated ability preparing and editing technical documentation

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Willingness to learn and take direction

Desired Skills and Certifications:

Familiarity with STE/STN implementation and compliance

Experience migrating from Puppet to Ansible

Experience migrating systems from Centos to RHEL (preferable RHEL9) OS.

Testing of various hardware configurations and OS settings on servers

Experience working supporting a software development team using Agile/DevOps processes

Experience supporting projects using Docker and Kubernetes

DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT I) (A+ CE, Network + CE, CND, SSCP or CCNA-Security)

Other DoD 8570 certification: Security + CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CCNP-Security, CASP+ CE, CISSP, CISSA, CCSP, CISA, GCED, GCIH

Work Environment:
This team works in government spaces and interacts frequently with our government customers to understand their requirements, schedules and priorities. We are a medium sized development team (twenty-one people) composed of software engineers (SWEs), systems engineers (SEs), systems administrators (SAs), front-line engineers (FLEs), and information system security officers (ISSOs). Our team supports maintenance of deployed, mission software, development of enhancements and updates, as well as support to a large range of end-users.

You will support maintenance of the development environment for the team and will work directly with our ISSOs to ensure that our environment remains compliant with all security directives (including IAVAs, IAVMs, and STE/STN playbooks). As part of the team, you will be aware of team activities, schedules, and priorities, and will play a part in helping us to achieve our goals.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 140,000 to 200,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something were able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, were here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCAs culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCAs benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page .

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve todays IT problems.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.