System Administrator Level 2

Base-2 Solutions; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health premiums

Company-paid dental premiums

Company-paid vision premiums

Disability insurance

Life insurance up to $200,000

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to support the VISTA SRE Team. The role emphasizes implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems across client, server, storage, and network environments.

Strong Linux skills and containerization with Kubernetes are essential. Responsibilities include monitoring, escalation, and performance optimization, with a focus on reliability and efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Strong Linux experience required.
• Proficiency with Linux shell commands and scripting.
• Knowledge of Cisco configurations, commands, and troubleshooting required.
• Knowledge of NetApp filer configurations and troubleshooting required.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerization required.
• 10 years of systems administration experience in similar programs required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) issue identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices.
• Provide escalation support for Tier 2 issues.

Skills

Linux

Shell scripting

Cisco networking

NetApp storage

Kubernetes/containerization

TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

• Standard Title: Senior Systems Administrator
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 3483
• Standard Title: Senior Systems Administrator
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a System Administrator Level 2 to support the VISTA (SRE Team). This role provides implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for Information Technology systems and infrastructure. The position supports daily system operations, monitoring, escalation response, user support, and technical problem resolution across client, server, storage, network, and related environments. The role also requires strong Linux experience, Linux shell scripting proficiency, and knowledge of Cisco, NetApp, and Kubernetes/containerized environments.

Essential Duties And 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.

Required 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.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED with 15 years of experience.
• Associate Degree with 15 years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of experience.
• Master's Degree with 10 years of experience.
• PhD with 10 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).