Senior Systems Administrator - Linux, Kubernetes, TS/SCI

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

VTG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems with a strong Linux background. The role covers Linux/UNIX and Windows server operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support in challenging environments.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Responsibilities include configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise IT systems, supporting Kubernetes environments, and providing Tier 1–2 technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• Minimum 10+ years of Systems Administrator experience or equivalent substitute per policy.
• Strong hands-on Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SSH to access remote servers and perform tunnel/port forwarding.
• Experience supporting systems in high-latency, low-bandwidth, or air-gapped environments.

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: log analysis, service management, and performance diagnostics.
• Provide Tier 1 and 2 technical support, including diagnosis, escalation, and 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 install/load OS software.
• Maintain system integrity and implement OS enhancements for reliability and performance.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support network components and devices.
• Support systems operating in high-latency, low-bandwidth, and air-gapped environments.
• Use SSH and SSH tunneling to access and troubleshoot remote systems.
• Provide and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Communicate system status, outages, and resolutions to management and customers.
• Assist users in accessing IT systems and provide detailed issue feedback.

Skills

Linux/UNIX administration

Linux troubleshooting

Command-line troubleshooting

SSH access to remote servers

SSH tunneling & port forwarding

Network devices troubleshooting

Air-gapped environments experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Five additional years of Systems Administrator experience may substitute a bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kubernetes

SSH

Job description

VTG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems with a strong Linux background. The role covers Linux/UNIX and Windows server operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support in challenging environments.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Responsibilities include configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise IT systems, supporting Kubernetes environments, and providing Tier 1–2 technical support.