Senior Linux & VMware Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

TalentOps; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Planning

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Collaborative Culture

Transparency in Leadership

Job summary

TalentOps is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator II to support mission-critical Linux infrastructure in the Jessup/Annapolis Junction area of Maryland. The role emphasizes Linux system administration, VMware virtualization, and NetApp storage, with a focus on availability, performance, and security for enterprise workloads.

The ideal candidate holds DoD IAT Level II certification and TS/SCI Poly clearance, can work independently and with cross-functional teams, and will develop

Qualifications

• Linux system administration experience.
• VMware virtualization experience.
• NetApp storage administration.
• Experience with enterprise-level server/storage infrastructure.
• DoD IAT Level II certification required.
• Clearance TS/SCI Poly preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based servers.
• Administer VMware virtualized environments (VMs/hosts).
• Manage NetApp storage systems for enterprise needs.
• Monitor performance, availability, capacity; ensure reliability.
• Apply patches, updates, and security configurations.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and restore procedures.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, networking, cybersecurity teams.

Skills

Linux

VMware

NetApp

Scripting

Education

High School Diploma with 14+ years experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

NetApp ONTAP

Bash/Python/PowerShell

Job description

TalentOps is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator II to support mission-critical Linux infrastructure in the Jessup/Annapolis Junction area of Maryland. The role emphasizes Linux system administration, VMware virtualization, and NetApp storage, with a focus on availability, performance, and security for enterprise workloads.

The ideal candidate holds DoD IAT Level II certification and TS/SCI Poly clearance, can work independently and with cross-functional teams, and will develop