System Administrator 2

Wyetechllc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 20%

200 hrs PTO

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Hospital indemnity

Identity theft protection

Legal protection

Referral bonus up to $10k

Mobility among contracts

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC seeks a Senior System Administrator to provide hands-on administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for mission-critical IT systems in secure environments. The role emphasizes Linux/Windows, virtualization, storage, and security across DoD-aligned infrastructure.

Requires TS/SCI with poly and federal contract experience. The candidate will manage core enclave services, ensure system compliance, and support complex operational environments, including classified settings.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of SA experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Five (5) years additional SA experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience administering or supporting AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as KVM, Proxmox, VMware.
• Experience with enterprise identity/authentication technologies (FreeIPA, Centrify, LDAP, AD).
• Knowledge of PKI, TLS, certificates, encryption, and cryptography.
• Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or similar containers.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Bash, Python, PowerShell.
• Strong TCP/IP networking, DNS, routing, firewalls, and hardening.

Responsibilities

• System Administration & Troubleshooting: Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows systems.
• Linux Server Administration: Install, configure, patch, upgrade, secure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL/ Rocky/ CentOS).
• Core Infrastructure Services: Configure and maintain DHCP, DNS, domain services, identity management, authentication.
• Virtualization & Infrastructure Support: Deploy and support virtualized/containerized environments.
• Network & Storage Administration: Support storage platforms, network connectivity, and interfaces.
• Security & Compliance: Maintain systems per SSPs, STE/STN, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Classified Environment Support: Provide day-to-day admin in classified environments.
• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly.

Skills

Linux admin

Networking

Security

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS Cloud

VMware

KVM

Proxmox

Docker

Kubernetes

Active Directory

FreeIPA

LDAP

Centrify

TLS/PKI

Ansible

Python

PowerShell

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

The System Administrator will provide hands‑on administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for mission‑critical IT systems operating within secure and classified environments. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable and secure Linux and Windows infrastructure, supporting core enclave services, and resolving technical issues from the operating system through the application layer. The ideal candidate will bring strong Linux administration experience, a solid understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and security, and the ability to support complex operational environments. This position requires a proactive administrator who can independently diagnose issues, maintain system compliance, and ensure infrastructure availability and performance.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Responsibilities

• System Administration & Troubleshooting:Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows systems, diagnosing and resolving technical issues ranging from the operating system through the application layer.
• Linux Server Administration:Install, configure, patch, upgrade, secure, and maintain Linux servers, including RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, or comparable enterprise Linux distributions.
• Core Infrastructure Services:Configure and maintain core enclave infrastructure services, including DHCP, DNS, domain services, identity management, authentication, and related network services.
• Virtualization & Infrastructure Support:Deploy and support virtualized and/or containerized environments while managing supporting infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and system resources.
• Network & Storage Administration:Support storage platforms, network connectivity, system interfaces, and associated infrastructure; troubleshoot performance, availability, and connectivity issues across complex environments.
• Security & Compliance:Maintain systems in accordance with applicable System Security Plans (SSPs) and secure administration requirements, including Secure the Enterprise (STE)/Secure the Network (STN) activities. Configure, monitor, and maintain security tools required to support DoD networks and cybersecurity requirements.
• Classified Environment Support:Provide day‑to‑day administration and technical support within classified operational environments, maintaining secure and reliable mixed Linux/Windows environments while ensuring systems remain operational, compliant, and mission ready.
• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience administering or supporting AWS cloud environments.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as KVM, Proxmox, VMware, or similar technologies.
• Experience with enterprise identity and authentication technologies such as FreeIPA, Centrify, LDAP, and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of PKI, TLS, certificates, encryption, and other cryptographic technologies.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, routing, firewalls, system hardening, and secure network architecture.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable technical solutions.

Benefits

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
• Full‑time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech‑supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement: Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations: Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.