Senior Linux SysAdmin — $10K Sign-On Bonus | TS/SCI

VT Group (VTG); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems with a strong Linux background. You will manage Linux/UNIX and Windows servers, troubleshoot advanced Linux issues, and provide Tier 1/2 support in challenging environments.

You will work with Kubernetes, network devices, and high-latency/air-gapped environments while communicating status to agency management. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 10+ years of Systems Administrator experience on programs/contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 5 additional years experience in lieu.
• Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and support enterprise IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage daily configuration and operation of Linux/UNIX and Windows systems.
• Perform advanced Linux troubleshooting: logs, services, performance issues.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including escalation and resolution.
• Support client/server, storage, network, and other infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot system, application, hardware, and network issues.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and load OS software.
• Maintain system integrity and implement OS enhancements for reliability.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support network components and devices.
• Support systems in high-latency, low-bandwidth, air-gapped environments.
• Use SSH, SSH tunneling, and port forwarding to access remote systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Work with network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Assist users with accessing IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback on escalated issues.
• Communicate system status, outages, and resolutions to management and customers.
• Support hardware and dispatch-related problems through final resolution.

Skills

Linux/UNIX admin

Troubleshooting

Linux CLI

Network troubleshooting

Independent work

Log analysis

SSH access

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

SSH

Kubernetes

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems with a strong Linux background. You will manage Linux/UNIX and Windows servers, troubleshoot advanced Linux issues, and provide Tier 1/2 support in challenging environments.

You will work with Kubernetes, network devices, and high-latency/air-gapped environments while communicating status to agency management. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available.