Junior Linux Systems Admin - Security Clearance

VTG; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to join our team supporting RF processing systems. The Level 1 Systems Administrator will provide day-to-day administration, maintenance troubleshooting, and operational support for Linux-based IT environments in a mission-focused setting at Fort Meade, MD.

You will handle Tier 1 and 2 support, configure and monitor IT infrastructure, assist users, and work with security tasks under STE guidelines. TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems.
• Experience with CentOS 7, Rocky Linux 9 and RHEL 9.
• Experience providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, administration, and maintenance support for IT systems.
• Perform daily configuration, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including problem identification and resolution.
• Support day-to-day operation of client, server, storage, and network environments.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Linux servers, workstations, and laptops.
• Provide technical support for mobile devices and other IT equipment as required.
• Install and configure server and workstation hardware.
• Assist users with accessing and using IT systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Escalate complex issues and communicate status to management.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning activities.
• Support STE tasks and related security requirements.
• Maintain system documentation and configuration management.

Skills

Linux administration

Tier 1 & Tier 2 support

Networking basics

Customer service

Tools

CentOS 7

Rocky Linux 9

RHEL 9

Job description

VTG is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to join our team supporting RF processing systems. The Level 1 Systems Administrator will provide day-to-day administration, maintenance troubleshooting, and operational support for Linux-based IT environments in a mission-focused setting at Fort Meade, MD.

You will handle Tier 1 and 2 support, configure and monitor IT infrastructure, assist users, and work with security tasks under STE guidelines. TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required.