Exceptional IT Solutions, Exemplary Talent At Carson Solutions, we provide excellence in IT consulting services. Whether it's staffing challenges or finding new opportunities for growth - we can confidently say that no project is too large or too small. LEARN MORE 22+ Years in Business 15k Contracts Filled 102+ Clients Served 360k Hours Dedicated COMPANY OVERIEW Our Customers Trusted Partner of Choice Carson Solutions is known for its excellence and reliability. With over 20 years of experience, we have developed a proven track record in delivering quality consulting services with unquestionable competence and honesty to each client we serve. Whether it's internal or external projects, our talented team always delivers high-quality results. MEET THE TEAM OUR SERVICES We Are a Capabilities Based Serviced Provider Carson’s multi-faceted IT expertise means he can provide comprehensive solutions for every need, ranging from analysis to implementation. LEARN MORE PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Our team of PMP Certified Project and Program Managers offer decades of expertise when it comes to delivering exceptional solutions in both technical and non-technical areas. ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT We strive to revolutionize the security of your data with advanced techniques and unmatched expertise. Our goal is to strategize an efficient and personalized approach to IT management. INFORMATION SECURITY We focus on cyber-security and information assurance to provide an integrated solution for our clients. From security audits, to specialized cybersecurity research; we will handle it all. ENGINEERING SERVICES We work hard to make sure our clients’ evolving needs are met, whether it be through providing virtualization and automation or making infrastructures more reliable and secure. IT STAFF AUGMENTATION As an extended IT department, we ease the pressure to maintain good technical staff in-house. With a vast array of IT competencies, you can rest assured that we will have the right people to accommodate your needs. STORAGE AREA NETWORK Limitless storage means limitless opportunities. Enhance your storage area network and increase efficiency through our multi-protocol switches, highly scalable directors, and agile SAN automation software. PAYING IT FORWARD Carson in the Community Our primary reason for serving others is simple, we’re blessed. Our belief is we must bless others in need as often as we all can. SEE HOW CARSON CARES PARTNER WITH CARSON Looking for a Leader in IT Solutions? We strive to deliver the best, cost-effective IT services and solutions based on your business's needs. Contact us today to learn more about our customized IT solutions. CONTACT US TODAY FEATURED CLIENTS & PARTNERSHIPS When we work together, amazing things happen. STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTING, ROY WHITE "I had an aggressive staffing requirement for a DOD IC customer that required Subject Matter Expert (SME) level skills, Carson Solutions LLC staffing strategy approach, helped find the candidate in exceptional timeliness." FAMILY LIFE GLOBAL “Thank you for your generous donation and support of us, you have made it possible for us to provide even more services for all of our ministry partners across the country. Your support has helped us provide the next generation with new schools, clothing, and food. Thank you for being such an important part of our mission; together we make all the difference in this world.” GENEROSITY GLOBAL “Carson Solutions made Christmas City United possible. They assisted in getting buses that went to shelters, senior living homes, and communities that did not have transportation. Thank you for supporting our Homeless Brothers and Sisters!!”

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CONTACT US JOIN THE CARSON TEAM Current Openings DoD Security Clearance Required Your start date is negotiated after your clearance has successfully transferred. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. (NISPOM, Section 2-204) Fort Meade, MD | San Antonio, TX | Salt Lake City, UT | Oak Ridge, TN | Elkridge, MD | Redmond, WA | McLean, VA | Annapolis Junction, MD Information Systems Security Officer - Level 2 Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation. Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans. Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems and software deployment tools. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY System Administrator - Level 2 Resolves technical requests from self-service tickets in support of internal and/or outside customers. Creates, deletes, and modifies customer accounts. Maintains and updates records and tracking databases. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY System Administrator - Level 1 Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects. Applies mathematical calculations to recommend solutions to technical problems of high complexity. Models and evaluates the potential impact of data changes. Reviews tickets for potential reconciliation. Reviews tickets for adherence to Ticketing handling rules. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY System Administrator - Level 3 Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Provide 24/7 mission and infrastructure monitoring, notification, administrative support, logging, ticketing and reporting for supported systems. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY System Administrator – Level 0 Provides technical support and troubleshooting to network, desktop, and/or systems hardware and software. May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals. Applies basic diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY Linux Systems Administrator Advanced expertise in VMware suite, CentOS and RHEL 7/8/9 system administration, and VDI (specifically VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI). They need in-depth experience with Active Directory, LDAP and Centrify for identity management, Infoblox for core network services, and proficiency in using Nagios and Splunk for comprehensive system monitoring and analytics. Skills in automation scripts and experience with Salt and Ansible for configuration management are crucial. Experience with Linux provisioning server tools such as Kickstart and Cobbler to facilitate the automation of network-based system installations of multiple computer operating systems. SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT LEARN MORE + APPLY Systems Administrator III (HPC) Installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems, and commercial software packages. Individual shall be able to develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server configuration and consolidation, and verification of the health and status of the entire IT infrastructure. Individual shall be able to provide support for the enterprise services such as DNS, NFS, e-mail services, security protection mechanisms, and the interoperability of UNIX and NT based systems. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY HPC Software Integration Engineer Experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY Software Integration Engineer IV - SRE Team Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile and support COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment including Linux and Windows. Will work with cluster computing, shared file systems, high availability computing and system monitoring of software and will work with a variety of scripting languages. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY Systems Administrator IV (Server) Responsible for overseeing the most critical aspects of the HPC and Datacenter Infrastructure. Lead strategic planning, architecture design, and the deployment of enterprise-scale projects. Solve the organization’s most complex technical issues, contribute to IT strategy, and drive innovations to ensure the robustness, security, and efficiency of the infrastructure. In this senior role, professionals are expected to manage essential infrastructure services, ensuring high availability and performance of data center services, physical and virtual server-class systems and storage. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY System Engineer – Level 3 Responsible for the design and development of voice, video, radio frequency, and/or data communications networks . Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY System Engineer – Level 2 Responsible for the design and development of voice, video, radio frequency, and/or data communications networks . Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY Systems Administrator IV (Storage) Experience shall include installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or NT based platforms. This experience shall include: creating, modifying and deleting user accounts, performing system back-ups, and maintaining system configuration files. Individual shall have a fundamental understanding of operating systems ad be familiar with either UNIX or NT commands or utilities at the user level. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY Technical Expert (Servers) Beyond Linux/VMware System Administrator IV functions, the Technical Expert (TE) provides leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions, strategies and protocols for the HPC Infrastructure environment. Handle the most complex challenges, lead research and development initiatives, architect and design initiatives, and provide expert consultations to Program Managers and IT staff. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY Systems Administrator IV (HPC) - HPC Team SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR IV shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, and have ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise. Or the individual shall have five (5) years of full time computer science work that can be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree, and have ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise. An industry recognized professional certification may substitute as one year experience. ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD | SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH LEARN MORE + APPLY Senior Linux/Windows Systems Engineer Seeking a strong Senior Linux/Windows Systems Engineer in support of infrastructure services comprised of Linux and Windows, Virtualization, Storage, Network, and Hardware that works as a team to deliver innovative and sustainable IT environments to our customers. Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. FORT MEADE, MD LEARN MORE + APPLY

VIEW QUALITY POLICY CONTACT US JOB DETAILS Senior Linux/Windows Systems Engineer Position Details APPLY NOW LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD | SHIFT: Day: Monday thru Friday | On-Call Support Required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Seeking a strong Senior Linux/Windows Systems Engineer in support of infrastructure services comprised of Linux and Windows, Virtualization, Storage, Network, and Hardware that works as a team to deliver innovative and sustainable IT environments to our customers. Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for the client window server devices. Provides Tier 1 through Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems. Strong communication skills, as well as excellent teaming skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude. OPEN - Temporary Part-time positions to be filled by two - three Techs (10-20 hours per week). REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLY REQUIRED Must meet 8570 IAT II requirements to include one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, GIC SP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CSA+. Strong Windows Desktop Operations and Maintenance Strong Windows Server Operations and Maintenance Strong Active Directory Operations and Maintenance Strong Linux Desktop Operations and Maintenance Strong Linux Server Operations and Maintenance Strong VMware Setup, Configuration, and Maintenance and Operations Research Systems Architecture (i.e., Network, Storage, VMware, and Security Services) User and Account Management Master's Degree and 4 years' experience, Bachelor's Degree and 6 years’ experience, Associate's Degree and 10 years’ experience, or High School Grad and 12 years’ experience in System Administration. DESIRED SKILLS: NoMachine NX Scripting language GW-RQ142317 #CJ APPLY NOW BACK TO OPENINGS

VIEW QUALITY POLICY CONTACT US JOB DETAILS Technical Expert (Servers) Position Details APPLY NOW LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD | Day: Monday thru Friday DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Beyond Linux/VMware System Administrator IV functions, the Technical Expert (TE) provides leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions, strategies and protocols for the HPC Infrastructure environment. Handle the most complex challenges, lead research and development initiatives, architect and design initiatives, and provide expert consultations to Program Managers and IT staff. Technical Experts are expected to set educational performance standards for the technical team. TE’s are also responsible for maintaining technical working aids, creating and developing standard operating procedures, and conducting technical exchanges and leading brown bag sessions. REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE Comprehensive experience across all utilized platforms, demonstrating visionary approach to system architecture, security, and performance optimization using VROps, vMware , vMware NSX, RHEL/CentOS, Centrify, Infoblox, Salt, Cobbler, Ansible, Nagios, Splunk among others. They are expected to stay abreast of technological advancements and integrate emerging technologies beneficial to the organizational IT infrastructure. Experience with Linux provisioning server tools such as Kickstart and Cobbler to facilitate the automation of network-based system installations of multiple computer operating systems. Enterprise-level management of Hyper-converged Infrastructure, vendor hardware and software across multiple data centers. Experience using Atlassian’s team collaboration software suite like Jira and Confluence to help organize teams, discuss and complete shared work. Pioneer the security architecture, leading expansive vulnerability and risk assessments and Linux systems and automate solutions, while forecasting security trends. Command the strategic domain architecture for group policy, computer objects within Active Directory and Centrify ecosystem using industry best practices. Serve as the liaison and strategist for multi-team collaborations involving the network team, storage team, and SecOps, fostering a culture of synergy and futuristic planning. Architect and revolutionize security mitigation frameworks, steering the organization’s defense mechanisms and resilience building through automation. Years of Experience: 15+ years of experience in a system architecture or administration role Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Degree can be substituted with additional 3 years of relevant experience. Certification Requirements: CompTIA Security+ CE (required) VMware Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer (preferred) TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLY REQUIRED *IAT Level II Certification Required* FP-TTO7-1 #CJ APPLY NOW BACK TO OPENINGS

VIEW QUALITY POLICY CONTACT US JOB DETAILS System Administrator - Level 2 Position Details APPLY NOW LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD | Sunday – Thursday 2pm-10pm or 3pm-11pm Training will be M-F between 6:30am-3pm or Tuesday - Saturday 1400- 2200/1500-2300/1600-0000 Training will be M-F between 6:30am-3pm DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Resolves technical requests from self-service tickets in support of internal and/or outside customers. Creates, deletes, and modifies customer accounts. Maintains and updates records and tracking databases. Alerts management to recurring problems and patterns. Candidate must be a team player and must have the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Must be able to multi-task and possess good communication and customer service skills. REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLY REQUIRED *IAT Level II Certification Required* Experience: HS or GED with 15 years of experience Bachelors with 10 years of experience Mandatory: Customer Service Data Entry Microsoft Office Windows Desired: Active Directory ServiceNow Ticketing System Certification (one of the following): CompTIA A+ CE, CompTIA Network+ CE GWGES-0049 - Sun-Thurs GWGES-0048 - Tues-Sat #CJ APPLY NOW BACK TO OPENINGS

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SOLUTIONS THAT DELIVER Our Capabilities We deliver exceptional service and expertise to our customer base and partners. We select, nurture, and grow with some of the industry’s most skilled IT professionals. VIEW OUR QUALITY POLICY Storage Area Network We remove limitations on your storage infrastructure and keep pace with storage innovation by leveraging our highly skilled certified SAN engineers to modernize your storage area network. Enable worry-free reliability, enterprise performance, and lower risk via agile Storage Networking host adapters, multi-protocol switches, highly scalable directors, and Smart SAN automation software for hybrid cloud and cloud-optimized storage. Information Security We focus on Cybersecurity and Information Assurance to enable enterprise-wide resilience, integration and interoperability by providing: Security and Vulnerability assessments, security plans, design and implementation, security policies, procedures and standards, security awareness and training, monitoring, detection and containment of internal and external threats, penetration testing and incident Response & Continuity planning utilizing the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework and model. Carson Solutions is committed to providing best-value services and cutting edge solutions for your business. DOWNLOAD OUR CAPABILITY STATEMENT VIEW OUR CAPABILITY STATEMENT Enterprise Management We modernize end-to-end IT infrastructure to secure and deliver data. Carson amplifies efficiency with unmatched expertise and next-generation technology. We design, implement, secure, and sustain information technology infrastructure to optimize efficiency, enhance performance, and ensure end-user satisfaction. Engineering Services We understand agencies’ evolving IT infrastructure needs to be more efficient and allow them to operate at a reduced cost, Carson's emphasizes virtualization, automation, and orchestration. We engineer and operate our customers’ networks, data centers, and telecommunications to minimize downtime and build infrastructure that is secure and ready to sustain 24/7 access to critical information. Project/Program Management Project Management and Program Support activities are critical to the success of complex, high-impact, and time-sensitive projects within any organization. Carson is a “go-to” partner of choice for Federal, State, and Local agencies as well as Commercial customers. ​ Our PMP Certified Project and Program Managers bring years of experience providing mission-critical, superior solutions in a wide range of technical and non-technical arenas. IT Staff Augmentation We are your ‘extended IT team’ and ease the pressure to maintain good technical staff in-house. We have vast pool of skilled IT resources can be called upon when required, allowing your staff to be utilized more strategically. With a myriad of skills across all IT competencies, you can be assured that the right resources will be engaged to meet your requirements. PARTNER WITH CARSON Looking for a Leader in IT Solutions? We strive to deliver the best, cost-effective IT services and solutions based on your business's needs. Contact us today to learn more about our customized IT solutions. CONTACT US TODAY FEATURED CLIENTS & PARTNERSHIPS When we work together, amazing things happen. ROY WHITE "I had an aggressive staffing requirement for a DOD IC customer that required Subject Matter Expert (SME) level skills, Carson Solutions LLC staffing strategy approach, helped find the candidate in exceptional timeliness." FAMILY LIFE GLOBAL “Thank you for your generous donation and support of us, you have made it possible for us to provide even more services for all of our ministry partners across the country. Your support has helped us provide the next generation with new schools, clothing, and food. Thank you for being such an important part of our mission; together we make all the difference in this world.” GENEROSITY GLOBAL “Carson Solutions made Christmas City United possible. They assisted in getting buses that went to shelters, senior living homes, and communities that did not have transportation. Thank you for supporting our Homeless Brothers and Sisters!!”

VIEW QUALITY POLICY CONTACT US JOB DETAILS System Administrator - Level 3 Position Details APPLY NOW LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD | Tues - Sat 10pm-6am DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Provide 24/7 mission and infrastructure monitoring, notification, administrative support, logging, ticketing and reporting for supported systems Coordinates with both ISP and GW GES watch staff for situational awareness and support actions, and with customers and support personnel to provide notification and response to event activity IFSD personnel perform router and switch updates in support of security actions REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLY REQUIRED *IAT Level II Certification Required* Experience: HS or GED with 20 years of experience Bachelors with 15 years of experience Mandatory: Creative Problem Solving Certification (one of the following): Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) CompTIA Security+ CE GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) GWGES-0056 #CJ APPLY NOW BACK TO OPENINGS

VIEW QUALITY POLICY CONTACT US JOB DETAILS System Administrator - Level 1 Position Details APPLY NOW LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD | Mon-Fri DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects. Applies mathematical calculations to recommend solutions to technical problems of high complexity. Models and evaluates the potential impact of data changes. Reviews tickets for potential reconciliation. Reviews tickets for adherence to Ticketing handling rules. Coordinates efforts on Focus SLAs to ensure tickets are worked/updated prior to SLA expiration. Develops innovative strategies and quantifies the competitive performance of the organization's operations and/or markets. May coach and review the work of less-experienced professionals. Analyzes organizational data and conducts advanced statistical analysis. Performs additional duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH POLY REQUIRED *IAT Level II Certification Required* Experience: HS or GED with 10 years of experience Bachelors with 5 years of experience Mandatory: Communication Skills Problem Solving Critical Thinking Desired: C/C++ Javascript Python Certification (one of the following): None GWGES-0043 #CJ APPLY NOW BACK TO OPENINGS

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