Senior Linux Systems Admin — Mission-Critical & TS/SCI

VTG Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems at Fort Meade. The role emphasizes Linux/UNIX and Windows server management, with hands-on troubleshooting and extensive security requirements.

You will handle system, network, and infrastructure issues, support Kubernetes environments, and work in challenging operational environments while communicating status to management. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five additional years of Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

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 including log analysis and service management.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including diagnosis, escalation, and resolution.
• Support client/server, storage, network, and infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot system, application, hardware, and network-related issues.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and install/load OS software.
• Maintain system integrity and implement OS enhancements for reliability.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support network components and devices.
• Support systems operating in high-latency, low-bandwidth, and air-gapped environments.
• Use SSH, SSH tunneling, and port forwarding to access remote systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Work with firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Perform capacity planning.
• Assist users with accessing IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback on escalated issues.
• Communicate system status and outages to management.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Kubernetes

SSH access

Windows systems

Network troubleshooting

System performance tuning

Log analysis

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

SSH

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems at Fort Meade. The role emphasizes Linux/UNIX and Windows server management, with hands-on troubleshooting and extensive security requirements.

You will handle system, network, and infrastructure issues, support Kubernetes environments, and work in challenging operational environments while communicating status to management. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is offered.