Senior Linux Systems Administrator — TS/SCI | Sign-On Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems in a secure environment at Fort Meade. Strong Linux background required; expects expertise in Linux/UNIX, Windows, Kubernetes, and network devices.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. You will implement, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise IT systems, provide Tier 1–2 support, and operate in high-latency or air-gapped environments.

Qualifications

• 15 years of Systems Administrator experience supporting programs/contracts of similar scope.
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; five additional years may substitute for the degree.
• Strong hands-on Linux/UNIX administration experience.
• Solid Linux troubleshooting skills: log analysis, service management, CLI troubleshooting.
• Comfortable navigating systems via Linux terminal/CLI and SSH to remote servers.
• Experience with SSH tunneling and port forwarding.
• Experience supporting systems in high-latency, low-bandwidth, air-gapped environments.
• Basic hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting or troubleshooting network devices: firewalls, routers, switches.

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 2 technical support from issue identification to resolution.
• Support client/server, storage, network, mobile, and other infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot system, application, hardware, and network-related 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 operating in high-latency, low-bandwidth, air-gapped environments.
• Use SSH and tunneling to access and troubleshoot remote systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Work with firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Perform capacity analysis and planning.
• Assist users in accessing IT systems.
• Provide detailed feedback on escalated issues.
• Communicate system status, outages, and resolutions to management.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Windows

SSH

Kubernetes

Networking

Troubleshooting

Log analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems in a secure environment at Fort Meade. Strong Linux background required; expects expertise in Linux/UNIX, Windows, Kubernetes, and network devices.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. You will implement, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise IT systems, provide Tier 1–2 support, and operate in high-latency or air-gapped environments.