Senior Linux System Administrator (PKI)

Vibrint; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrint is seeking a System Administrator to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical IT systems. You will manage day-to-day operations across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments, ensuring security, availability, and performance for enterprise infrastructure.

Required are a technical Bachelor's (or 20 years of equivalent experience), strong troubleshooting skills, and CWIP IAT Level II certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 20 years of system administration experience.
• Experience administering Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting across enterprise IT systems.
• Certification meeting CWIP IAT Level II requirements.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Monitor performance, availability, and reliability of systems.
• Troubleshoot Tier 1 and Tier 2 issues; support servers, storage, and network devices.
• Coordinate dispatch and resolution of system and hardware problems.
• Recommend improvements to boost reliability and performance.

Skills

Windows administration

UNIX/Linux administration

Troubleshooting

CWIP IAT Level II

TS/SCI clearance

Clearance coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Alternate: 20 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CWIP IAT Level II

Job description

Vibrint is a trusted provider of mission-critical systems and analysis that transform our customers' capacity and capability in harvesting and harnessing data. Working alongside many of the most talented professionals in public service, we work tirelessly to create and sustain new solutions and services that meet the stringent demands across a variety of customer missions. Our people know they'll be doing work that matters at the heart of the national security mission, exploring new possibilities at the cutting edge of technology. They know they will be well-rewarded and recognized for their commitment. And, they know they will enjoy plentiful opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun as a member of the Vibrint family. Join Vibrint, where your career is a priority, and your future is our shared goal.

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The System Administrator supports the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical IT systems and infrastructure. This position manages day-to-day system operations and provides technical support across client/server environments, storage systems, network devices, and other enterprise technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical issues.
• Support servers, storage systems, network components, and end-user devices.
• Install and upgrade operating systems, software, patches, and system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, system, and network-related problems.
• Maintain system integrity, security, and operational readiness.
• Escalate issues and communicate resolution status to management and internal customers.
• Coordinate the dispatch and resolution of system and hardware problems.
• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance system reliability and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Fifteen years of System Administration experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Five additional years of System Administration experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree, for a total of 20 years without a degree.
• Strong experience administering Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills across enterprise IT systems.
• Certification meeting or exceeding CWIP IAT Level II requirements.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Full-Scope Polygraph.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. Policy-Statement_EEO-EmployeesAndCandidates.pdf (vibrint.com).

Equal opportunity legal notices can be viewed on the following PDFs: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

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