System Administrator 2

Wyetech; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Various team-building events

Complementary branded clothing

Job summary

Wyetech in Maryland is seeking a skilled System Administrator to support IT systems for federal government customers. This role involves managing configuration, troubleshooting, and daily operations of IT systems while providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least ten years of relevant experience. Wyetech offers a unique employee experience with comprehensive benefits, including a generous retirement plan and PTO.

The position has an hourly pay range of $42.42 - $104.64, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience as a System Administrator.
• Bachelor's degree is required unless substituted with additional experience.
• Must comply with DoD 8570-M, IAT Level 2 certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Document processes, workflows, and configurations.

Skills

Linux and Windows operating systems

Bash scripting

System automation tools

Network protocols

Virtualization technologies

Monitoring tools

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

TS/SCI with polygraph

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• Provide support to IT systems including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• Provide in‑depth experience in trouble‑shooting IT systems
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and install/load operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications on RKE2 and Kubernetes clusters
• Write and maintain Bash scripts for automation and management tasks
• Manage Docker container deployments and orchestration
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth and efficient software releases
• Participate in on‑call rotations and provide support for production environments
• Document processes, workflows, and configurations

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph
• 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
• This Labor Category must be in compliance with certification requirements detailed in DoD 8570‑M, IAT Level 2

Required Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems and command‑line interface (CLI)
• Some familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with system automation tools (e.g. Active Directory, Group Policy for Windows)
• Knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g. VMWare, KVM, Docker for Linux; Hyper V, VMWare for Windows)
• Some experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Splunk, Zabbix, ELK)
• Understanding of security best practices and protocols

Desired Technical Skills

• Experience with additional automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins
• Knowledge of networking concepts and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

The Benefits Package

• 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.

Company Environment & Perks

• 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

Pay Range

$42.42 - $104.64 per hour. Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect the pre‑benefit gross wage amounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.