Mid-Level System Administrator

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-market compensation

Nyla FLEX program

4 weeks annual leave

11 holidays + leave cash-out option

Flexible schedule options

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a seasoned IT systems administrator to maintain uptime and performance for critical government IT systems in Maryland. The role requires hands-on management of Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, proactive monitoring, and rapid incident response in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance and a strong background in system hardening, virtualization, and enterprise storage.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related technical discipline with 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience OR HS diploma with 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uptime and reliability of IT systems across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement OS enhancements for performance.
• Monitor client, server, storage, and network devices and resolve escalations.
• Provide Tier 1/2 support and drive incident resolution in a mission-critical environment.

Skills

OS administration

Tier 1/2 support

System maintenance

Hardware & network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related

HS diploma/GED + 15+ years experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

KVM

SAN/NAS storage

Nagios

Splunk

SolarWinds

WSUS

YUM

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

Serve as the operational backbone of high-stakes IT systems where reliability and performance matter most! In this role, you will serve as the operational backbone for our IT system infrastructure- maintaining continuous uptime, troubleshooting complex system issues, and optimizing both Windows and UNIX environments. You won't just sit behind a desk closing tickets; you'll actively monitor client, server, storage, and network devices, resolve escalated Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical challenges, and implement OS enhancements that drive performance and reliability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where system integrity and quick problem resolution directly impact mission success, you'll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $145,000-$172,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Required Skills

• Operating System Administration: Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Multi-Tier Technical Support: Proven background providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem resolution across enterprise client/server systems.
• System & Device Maintenance: Practical experience maintaining enterprise hardware, including servers, storage arrays, client workstations, and network devices.
• Hardware & Network Troubleshooting: Demonstrated capability to diagnose hardware faults, dispatch vendor repairs, and resolve network connectivity issues.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline PLUS 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate routine maintenance and system provisioning.

Virtualization & Storage: Experience managing virtualized environments (e.g., VMware vSphere, KVM) and SAN/NAS storage architecture.

Infrastructure Monitoring: Hands-on experience with enterprise system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Splunk, SolarWinds).

System Hardening: Exposure to baseline security configurations, patch management tools (e.g., WSUS, YUM), and DISA STIG compliance.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla's team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY

• Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you're at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There's even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE

• Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That's up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That's not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE

• Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS?

• Nyla's health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be