Senior System Administrator - Linux/VMware (Mission-Critical)

Independent Software

Maryland

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and mentorship
Competitive compensation
Generous benefits
Work-life balance

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a System Administrator Level 2 in Maryland, United States. The role involves providing hands-on support for IT systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring system performance. Candidates should have strong experience in Linux environments, VMware architecture, and automation scripting. Benefits include competitive compensation, opportunities for training and mentorship, and an employee-first culture. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are necessary, along with a TS SCI clearance.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
  • Experience designing, installing, configuring, and sustaining Linux‑based systems.
  • Proficiency with automation and scripting for configuration management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Manage daily configuration and operation of system infrastructure.
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification and resolution.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Automation and scripting (Bash, Perl)
VMware architecture
Troubleshooting in secure environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Puppet
VMware

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a System Administrator Level 2 in Maryland, United States. The role involves providing hands-on support for IT systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring system performance. Candidates should have strong experience in Linux environments, VMware architecture, and automation scripting. Benefits include competitive compensation, opportunities for training and mentorship, and an employee-first culture. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are necessary, along with a TS SCI clearance.
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