Systems Administrator

VT Group (VTG); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Systems Administrator to support mission-critical IT systems with a strong Linux background. You will manage Linux/UNIX and Windows servers, troubleshoot advanced Linux issues, and provide Tier 1/2 support in challenging environments.

You will work with Kubernetes, network devices, and high-latency/air-gapped environments while communicating status to agency management. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 10+ years of Systems Administrator experience on programs/contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 5 additional years experience in lieu.
• Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and support enterprise IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage daily configuration and operation of Linux/UNIX and Windows systems.
• Perform advanced Linux troubleshooting: logs, services, performance issues.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including escalation and resolution.
• Support client/server, storage, network, and other infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot system, application, hardware, and network issues.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and load OS software.
• Maintain system integrity and implement OS enhancements for reliability.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support network components and devices.
• Support systems in high-latency, low-bandwidth, air-gapped environments.
• Use SSH, SSH tunneling, and port forwarding to access remote systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Work with network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Assist users with accessing IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback on escalated issues.
• Communicate system status, outages, and resolutions to management and customers.
• Support hardware and dispatch-related problems through final resolution.

Skills

Linux/UNIX admin

Troubleshooting

Linux CLI

Network troubleshooting

Independent work

Log analysis

SSH access

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

SSH

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mission-critical IT systems. This position requires a strong Linux background and hands‑on experience supporting servers, networks, virtualized environments, and infrastructure in challenging operational environments. Eligible candidates may receive a sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission‑critical team supporting national security initiatives. VTG's estimated starting pay range is $100K - $135K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

What will you do?

• Implement, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and support enterprise IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage the daily configuration and operation of Linux/UNIX and Windows systems.
• Perform advanced Linux troubleshooting, including reviewing and tailing logs, restarting services, diagnosing system issues, and resolving performance problems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including problem identification, diagnosis, escalation, and resolution.
• Support client/server, storage, network, mobile, and other infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot system, application, hardware, and network‑related issues.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and install/load operating system software.
• Maintain system integrity and implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support network components and devices.
• Support systems operating in high‑latency, low‑bandwidth, and air‑gapped environments.
• Use SSH, SSH tunneling, and port forwarding to access and troubleshoot remote systems.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Work with network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization.
• Perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Assist users with accessing and utilizing IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback regarding escalated technical issues.
• Communicate system status, outages, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal customers.
• Support hardware and dispatch‑related problems through final resolution.

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• 10+ years of Systems Administrator experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five additional years of Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Strong hands‑on Linux/UNIX administration experience.
• Strong Linux troubleshooting skills, including:
  • Log analysis/tailing log files
  • Service management and restarting services
  • Command‑line troubleshooting
  • System and application issue diagnosis
• Comfortable navigating and administering systems through a Linux terminal/CLI.
• Experience using SSH to access remote servers.
• Experience with SSH tunneling and port forwarding.
• Experience supporting systems in high‑latency, low‑bandwidth, and/or air‑gapped environments.
• Basic hands‑on experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting or troubleshooting network devices, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and drive technical issues through resolution.