System Administrator 3

Socket.dev; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 20% contributions

PTO up to 200 hours

Medical, Vision, Dental

Life and AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

Disability and Insurance options

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Wyetech is seeking two Senior Linux Systems Administrators with strong networking to support a high-priority malware analysis modernization program. The role targets enterprise IT, hands-on Unix/Windows, and automation using Ansible, with VMware, Kubernetes, and Cisco networking expertise. U.S.

citizenship and poly clearance are required. Positions are full-time, on-site in San Antonio, TX or FANX (MD); no telework. Eligible for a $5k bonus and SEP IRA contributions.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• 15 years as a systems administrator in similar scope
• Five years additional SA experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Provide IT system support, troubleshooting and maintenance for server, storage, and network devices
• Deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 support and communicate status to management
• Configure Unix and Windows OS, install software, and ensure reliability and performance
• Manage infrastructure users and hosts with FreeIPA
• Operate VMware ESXi and vCenter appliances and manage networks with Cisco gear
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation for infrastructure tasks
• Support Kubernetes RKE2 clusters and VMware vSAN/Pure Storage environments

Skills

Linux administration

RedHat Satellite

FreeIPA identity management

VMware ESXi & vCenter

Ansible playbooks

Cisco networking

Kubernetes (RKE2)

Confluence/Jira/GitLab

Pure Storage/VMware vSAN

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

RedHat Satellite

vCenter

Ansible

MongoDB (desirable)

Trellix FireEye VX/AX

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.

We are seeking two (2) Senior Linux Systems Administrators with networking experience to support a high priority and highly visible malware analysis modernization program. The role supports a large software development program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. The program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with efforts to develop and deliver modernized cyber analysis, orchestration, and data enrichment products. The team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and test-driven development practices.

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides 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. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

These positions are full-time, located in San Antonio, TX OR FANX (MD). No telework available.

**This position requires PRIVAC. Candidate must have a current (within 7 years) poly and/or currently possess the minimum level of PRIVAC required for this role (SYS). When submitting candidates, please confirm their poly/PRIVAC status.

***This position is eligible for a $5k bonus! (Includes 20% SEP IRA contribution)***

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).

Capabilities

• Expert Linux system administrator proficient in troubleshooting server problems, managing virtual and baremetal servers, RedHat Satellite, and enforcing STE/STN policies
• Experience managing infrastructure users and hosts using RedHat FreeIPA identity management system
• VMware experience managing ESXi hypervisors and vCenter appliances
• Experience creating and modifying Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation tasks
• Proficient at architecting and deploying network solutions with Cisco switches and routers
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex connectivity issues, outages, and network bottlenecks
• Skilled at performing Cisco upgrades, applying patches, and optimizing network efficiency
• Extensive experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues
• Experience managing Kubernetes RKE2 clusters
• Familiarity with Atlassian platform (Confluence, Jira) and GitLab
• Strong skills managing Pure Storage/Everpure arrays and VMware vSAN
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools
• Bash scripting

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• Fifteen (15) 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.

Desired Technical Skills

• Experience managing MongoDB database clusters
• Experience managing Trellix FireEye VX, AX, and CM appliances

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.

Additional benefits include:

• 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.
• 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

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.

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.