As a System Administrator with AIS, you will use your expertise to support production of multimedia products in the planning, development, testing, certification, implementation, and maintenance of current and future Apple and Windows based multimedia systems, applications, and networks crossing multiple domains.

• Take initiative and exercise resourcefulness to identify, research, and resolve technical problems, and provide support to other mission support systems.
• Provide installation, upgrades, and maintenance for operating systems and applications; providing supporting data and documentation for systems and applications accreditation processes and change requests; verifying system, application, and configuration changes through testing and change management processes.
• Collaborate with the Tier 3 development and security teams to share and obtain information on routine and non-routine maintenance and troubleshoot common systems, and their interactions with command systems infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain Apple Device Management solution of iMac endpoints.
• Create and administer Apple operating system installation and application packages and provide patch management for applications and servers.
• Create and update scripts (PowerShell and Bash).
• Resolve MySQL database server issues.

This opportunity is located onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Must hold an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance with Polygraph examination.

*Possession of an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access and successful completion of a polygraph examination are mandatory for this position. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for the role.

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience with CentOS Linux system administration.
• Experience creating and updating scripts (PowerShell and Bash).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effectively complete engineering projects with nominal direction.
• Experience providing engineering support, specializing in Apple hardware and MAC operating systems or willingness to learn.

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals.

We are looking for:

• Smart people with a passion for technology
• Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
• Close involvement with local technical communities
• A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
• Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
• Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

• Client Success
• Continued Learning and Technical Excellence
• Strong Client Relationships
• Citizenship and Community

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.