System Administrator II - Linux, Kubernetes & Cisco

RPMGlobal; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a System Administrator Level 2 to support the VISTA (SRE Team). The role requires strong Linux expertise, shell scripting, and knowledge of Cisco, NetApp, and Kubernetes/containerized environments.

Ten years of sysadmin experience and a technical bachelor’s degree are required, with an active TS/SCI clearance. The position involves implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across client, server, storage, network, and related environments, including UNIX and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Strong Linux experience is required.
• Proficiency in Linux shell commands and scripting is required.
• Knowledge of Cisco network configurations, commands, and troubleshooting is required.
• Knowledge of NetApp filer configurations, commands, and troubleshooting is required.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization is required.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator 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.

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.
• Support IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Provide support for 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 dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process.
• Troubleshoot IT systems and provide in-depth technical problem resolution.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, install and load operating system software, troubleshoot and maintain the integrity of network components, and implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.

Skills

Linux

Shell scripting

Cisco networking

UNIX/Windows admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

High School Diploma/GED with 15 years of experience

Associate Degree with 15 years of experience

Master's Degree with 10 years of experience

PhD with 10 years of experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a System Administrator Level 2 to support the VISTA (SRE Team). The role requires strong Linux expertise, shell scripting, and knowledge of Cisco, NetApp, and Kubernetes/containerized environments.

Ten years of sysadmin experience and a technical bachelor’s degree are required, with an active TS/SCI clearance. The position involves implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across client, server, storage, network, and related environments, including UNIX and